Escape 44 years old

The true story of Dwight Worker, an American who was caught smuggling drugs in Mexico, and sentenced to fortress-like Lecumberri prison where he endured brutal conditions. With the help of his wife, Barbara, he escaped the prison by disguising himself as a woman. He was the first prisoner to escape Lecumberri since Pancho Villa.

Credits

Escape Cast

Name Character
Timothy Bottoms He was 72, now 72 years old as Dwight Worker
Kay Lenz She was 71, now 71 years old as Barbara Chilcoate

Escape Crew

Name Department
Robert Michael Lewis as Director. He was 89 (now 89) years old Directing
Escape poster
Escape (44 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, February 20, 1980
  • Runtime: 100 minutes