Escape (1948)
In this drama, set after the war, a WW II flying ace and hero comes to the aid of a hooker who is being harassed by a policeman. He pushes the abusive cop away during the tussle; the cop falls, hits his head, and dies. The former flier is promptly tried and given a three-year prison sentence. He escapes one night during a heavy fog. He is taken in by a caring woman who tries convincing him to surrender. The fugitive at first refuses, but then after seeking sanctuary in a church relents because he does not want the parson to have to lie on his behalf. His surrender is made easier by the knowledge that the woman will wait for him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jacqueline Clarke, Peter Croft, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Synopsis of Escape
In this drama, set after the war, a WW II flying ace and hero comes to the aid of a hooker who is being harassed by a policeman. He pushes the abusive cop away during the tussle; the cop falls, hits his head, and dies. The former flier is promptly tried and given a three-year prison sentence. He escapes one night during a heavy fog. He is taken in by a caring woman who tries convincing him to surrender. The fugitive at first refuses, but then after seeking sanctuary in a church relents because he does not want the parson to have to lie on his behalf. His surrender is made easier by the knowledge that the woman will wait for him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Escape
- Jacqueline Clarke - Phyllis
- Peggy Cummins - Dora Winton
- Betty Ann Davies - Girl
- Jill Esmond - Grace Winton
- William Hartnell - Inspector Harris
- Frederick Leister - Judge
- Frank Pettingell - Village Constable
- Marjorie Rhodes - Mrs. Pinkem
- Frank Tickle - Mr. Pinkem
- Norman Wooland - Minister
- Cyril Smith - Policeman
- Peter Croft - Titch
- Cyril Cusack - Rogers
- Maurice Denham - Crown
- Rex Harrison - Matt Denant
- Walter Hudd - Defense Counsel
- Stuart Lindsell - Sir James
- Frederick Piper - Convict
- John Slater - Salesman
- George Woodbridge - Farmer Browning
- Michael Golden - Plainclothesman
- Patrick Troughton - Shepherd
- Director(s):
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writer(s):
- Philip Dunne
- Producer(s):
- William Perlberg
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