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DramaComedy7+ (PG)19821h 34m
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The Escape Artist (1982)

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Drama Comedy Rated: 7+ (PG)19821h 34m

Teenager Danny Masters, the son of the late Harry Masters, considered the second best escape artist in history, wants to follow in his father's footsteps, he already a skilled but untested magician. As far as Danny knows, his father died in a dangerous escape routine. Escaping from under his grandmother's roof, Danny, in a step to achieve his goal as they have all his father's old professional paraphernalia, reunites with his Aunt Sibyl and Uncle Burke in the town of Harding where they have a mind-reading act, she who actually can read minds but which only impinges on the smoke and mirrors they've developed with the act itself. In his wanderings around Harding, Danny gets involved with corrupt Stu Quiñones, and indirectly with Stu's equally corrupt father, the town's mayor, Leon Quiñones. This father/son pair no longer associate with each other as although Stu aspires to be as corrupt as his father, Stu's activities are a little too brazen and public for a politician with which to deal. In those dealings, Danny devises what is largely seen as a publicity stunt in reality to get the one up on the Quiñoneses, but in which he will have to show his true mettle as a great escape artist. In the process, Danny may also provide some justice for his father, the true nature of his death which Danny learns along the way.The Escape Artist featuring Raúl Juliá and Griffin O'Neal is streaming with subscription on Tribeca Shortlist (Via Prime Video), available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 3 others. It's a comedy and drama movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 6.1 (862 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch The Escape Artist streaming on Tribeca Shortlist (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy The Escape Artist on Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, and Apple TV.

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The Escape Artist offers a unique blend of genres, combining elements of crime, comedy, and drama, which provides a diverse and engaging viewing experience.

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The movie's plot is intriguing as it revolves around the life of a young magician, Danny Masters, who is trying to follow in his father's footsteps. The story takes a thrilling turn as Danny gets involved with corrupt characters, testing his skills as an escape artist.

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The Escape Artist is set in the 1980s, offering a nostalgic viewing experience. The cinematography and setting of the movie effectively capture the essence of this era.

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Teenager Danny Masters, the son of the late Harry Masters, considered the second best escape artist in history, wants to follow in his father's footsteps, he already a skilled but untested magician. As far as Danny knows, his father died in a dangerous escape routine. Escaping from under his grandmother's roof, Danny, in a step to achieve his goal as they have all his father's old professional paraphernalia, reunites with his Aunt Sibyl and Uncle Burke in the town of Harding where they have a mind-reading act, she who actually can read minds but which only impinges on the smoke and mirrors they've developed with the act itself. In his wanderings around Harding, Danny gets involved with corrupt Stu Quiñones, and indirectly with Stu's equally corrupt father, the town's mayor, Leon Quiñones. This father/son pair no longer associate with each other as although Stu aspires to be as corrupt as his father, Stu's activities are a little too brazen and public for a politician with which to deal. In those dealings, Danny devises what is largely seen as a publicity stunt in reality to get the one up on the Quiñoneses, but in which he will have to show his true mettle as a great escape artist. In the process, Danny may also provide some justice for his father, the true nature of his death which Danny learns along the way.

Age rating: 7+ (PG)
Runtime: 1h 34m

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Related Genres: DramaComedy
Country of origin: America
Original Release Date: May 28, 1982