There’s something about a good escape movie that leaves a hole in your stomach. You feel on the edge of your seat, knowing that one wrong move can evade the authorities and upend your perfect plan to break free from what’s holding you back. The more complicated your plan, the more you invest in the success or failure of your escape. Here’s a list of some of the movies that feature top escapes on film.
Escape from New York (1981)
when escape from new york It premiered in 1981 and is set in the not-too-distant future of 1997. It may be a little old, but John CarpenterHis story of Manhattan being turned into a high-security prison is one of his better films. Snake Plisskin (Kurt Russell(Donald Pleasence) is kidnapped by a group of rogue inmates after Air Force One crashes in the middle of the Big Apple.Late Isaac Hayes His role as Duke, the leader of a band of misfits who hold the president hostage in exchange for freedom, is great.
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
when clint eastwood i wasn’t busy playing dirty harry Or making a spaghetti western, he had plans to break out of the most infamous prison in the United States.long ago Sean Connery When Nicholas Cage was on the way to the rock isClint was busy trying to Escape from AlcatrazHis character, Frank Morris, meticulously executes every inch of his daring plan. From making papier-mâché dolls to fool prison guards, to crushing the tightest nooks and crannies, he takes his two prisoners to try things no one has ever done before. . San Francisco safety.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Ellis Boyd Redding (morgan freeman), or “red”, best said: Like he wore an invisible coat that protected him from this place. Of course he was referring to Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), he was convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and was sentenced to life imprisonment. In the Shawshank Redemption Not just one of the best escape movies, but one of the best ever made. The story of a bank employee going to jail and getting sweet redemption for 20 years is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. Did we mention Freeman and Robbins’ criminal double snub at the Oscars the following year? Freeman was nominated but didn’t win, and Robbins wasn’t invited to the red carpet.
Victory (1981)
With the World Cup coming to a close, it would be a shame not to include this fantastic escape entry starring. Sylvester Stallone, Michael CaineWhen Pele as prisoners of war in Nazi camps. Facility manager (Max von Sydow) organizes football matches between an international group of imprisoned allies and Nazi prisoners of war, and the prisoners’ determination to use the exhibition as cover for their valiant escape attempts from the prisoners’ brutal clutches. A dangerous conspiracy is being plotted to test the Third Reich regime.
The Great Escape (1963)
with an amazing ensemble cast including Hollywood icons such as steve mcqueen, James Garner, James CoburnWhen Charles Bronson, great escape It is a remarkable classic detailing the escape of a group of prisoners of war held in Germany after being captured during World War II!!. A complex plan that involves digging a long tunnel underneath is only half the battle. The group must find their way to safety from behind enemy lines when the enemy appears in the air. It’s rare to see such an amazing collection of talented actors in cinema today.
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Alexander Dumas’ seminal revenge novel about Sir Edmund Dantes (Jim Caviezel) is also a great escape movie.of Count of Monte Cristoa simple man with a simple desire to marry a beloved woman, Mercedes (Dagmara Dominczyk), was wrongfully arrested and imprisoned by a man he counted as a friend, Fernando Mondego (Fernando Mondego)Guy Pearce), while Mondego unknowingly marries Mercedes, he toils and torments in a dark and damp dungeon. It takes years for Edmund to regain his freedom and put into action a brilliant plan to take sweet revenge on the man who tried to take his life and love.
Papillon (1973)
Steve McQueen stars in another gem of the classic 1973 escape movie PapillonNicknamed “Papillon” by fellow inmates for his butterfly tattoo on his chest, the film is based on the true story of Henri Charrière, a petty con man who was convicted of murder. French Guiana, South America. He was the infamous counterfeiter Louis Degas (Dustin Hoffman) and the two put their heads together and formulate a plan to find sweet freedom.
The Runaway Man (1956)
While discussing the topic of French-themed prison escape movies, this true story is based on the writings of prisoners of war and fighters of the French resistance movement, André Devigne Fontaine is the oldest, but perhaps this The best of the genre. Francois Leterrier, Fontaine’s story outlines an elaborate prison break that suffered a major setback in World War II when he was assigned a new cellmate by a Nazi prisoner of war. Armed with an assortment of his own hand-forged weapons and an inch-by-inch mental blueprint of the prison at Fort Montluc, he tried to sneak up from under the nose of the Germans, and with him I decided to bring my new cellmate.
Escape from Pretoria (2020)
a note to Daniel Radcliffe — You are no longer at Hogwarts, Harry!Daniel Webster) is being abused at the hands of a cruel prison warden and staff. Using a handwoven wooden key, Jenkin can lead his group of three inmates through a dank prison maze, past guards and straight out the main gate. Escape from Pretoria. Mark Leonard Winter It also shines as Leonard Fontaine, a French prisoner embroiled in apartheid turmoil essential to escape.
Cool Hand Luke (1967)
chain gang boss (Strother Martin) of cool hand Luke “Here’s a miscommunication!” Maybe he’s right, but that doesn’t stop Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) from becoming a habitual rule-breaker in this epic epic set under the scorching sun in a Florida prison yard. Due to Luke’s “if it doesn’t work the first time, try again” mentality, he has escaped or been captured several times. His rebellious nature brings him a lot of time in the hole, but he’s unbroken as he keeps finding his way out of prison time and time again.This classic role is It cemented Newman’s status as one of the most iconic leading figures in cinematic history.