The Escape Artist (1982)
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The Escape Artist represents the laudable directorial debut of cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. Griffin O'Neal, the real-life son of Ryan O'Neal, plays Danny Masters, the offspring of a famed magician. Determined to match his dad's accomplishment, Danny runs into nothing but trouble. His biggest mistake is picking the pocket of the son of a corrupt town mayor. When not running from adults, the boy is being exploited by them. A critic's favorite, Escape Artist has slowly built up a cult following over the years, thanks largely to its eclectic supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Desi Arnaz Jr., Joan Hackett, Teri Garr, Jackie Coogan, Huntz Hall and M. Emmet Walsh. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Griffin O'Neal, Raul Julia, (more)
- Director(s):
- Caleb Deschanel
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist represents the laudable directorial debut of cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. Griffin O'Neal, the real-life son of Ryan O'Neal, plays Danny Masters, the offspring of a famed magician. Determined to match his dad's accomplishment, Danny runs into nothing but trouble. His biggest mistake is picking the pocket of the son of a corrupt town mayor. When not running from adults, the boy is being exploited by them. A critic's favorite, Escape Artist has slowly built up a cult following over the years, thanks largely to its eclectic supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Desi Arnaz Jr., Joan Hackett, Teri Garr, Jackie Coogan, Huntz Hall and M. Emmet Walsh. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast of The Escape Artist
- Griffin O'Neal - Danny Masters
- Teri Garr - Arlene
- Gabriel Dell - Uncle Burke
- John Ryan - Vernon
- M. Emmet Walsh - Fritz
- Harry Anderson - Harry Masters
- Harry Cohn - Jailmate
- George Brengel - Water commissioner
- Sandy Gimpel - Stunt Double - Sibyl
- Tom Signorelli - Mailbox cop
- Harry Caesar - Sax player
- Carlin Glynn - Treasurer's secretary
- Huntz Hall - Turnkey
- David Clennon - Newspaper editor
- Raul Julia - Stu Quinones
- Joan Hackett - Aunt Sibyl
- Desi Arnaz - Mayor Leon Quinones
- Elizabeth Daily - Sandra
- Jackie Coogan - Magic Shop Owner
- Tom Mahoney - MC
- George Cantero - Jail trustee
- Garry Marshall - Drummer
- Hal Williams - Cop at Mayor's office
- Doug McGrath - Photographer
- Isabelle Cooley - Secretary at Newspaper Office
- Margaret Ladd - Reporter
- Helen Page Camp - Neighbor
- Director(s):
- Caleb Deschanel
- Writer(s):
- Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito
- Producer(s):
- Doug Claybourne, Buck Houghton
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Profanity, Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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