Escape

Drama, TV Movie

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Robert Michael Lewis

Status Released

Release Date 1980-02-20

Storyline

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.