The Escape
Storyline & Plot Summary
In the summer of 1928, several inmates from the National Penitentiary in Buenos Aires managed to escape. The film narrates the fate of each of these runaways in search of their destiny - tough men with their own ethical codes and ready to do anything not to return to prison. Some of them will suffer violent deaths, while others manage de disappear. Sordid and moving stories, not excluding tenderness and love, mercy or horror sealed with a pact of prison love that will remain in the heart of Buenos Aires, as witness of the yearned-for freedom.
Production Details
Cast
Miguel Ángel Solá
Laureano Irala
Ricardo Darín
Domingo Santaló, 'El Pibe'
Gerardo Romano
Julio Bordiola
Patricio Contreras
Eusebio Duval
Inés Estévez
Tabita
Norma Aleandro
La Varela
Arturo Maly
Pedro Escofet
Alejandro Awada
Tomás Opitti
Vando Villamil
Omar Zajur
Alberto Jiménez
Camilo Vallejo
Facundo Arana
Víctor Gans
Oscar Alegre
Belisario "El Pampa" Zacarías
Juan Ponce de León
Ramón Cedeyra
Antonella Costa
Rita Baldini
Lis Moreno
Rita Baldini (niña)
Erasmo Olivera
Anarquista
Mario Paolucci
Carcelero
Luis Margani
Comprador de la carbonería
Marcelo Mazzarello
Guardaespaldas Bordiola
Martín Pavlovsky
Escribano
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.