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Escape from Pretoria (2020)

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7.2/10 ยท 1,541 votes 1h 42m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHistory

#67 of 234 films from 2020 #491 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Francis Annan ยท Written by L. H. Adams, Francis Annan

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Overview

South Africa, 1978. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison.

Cast

Daniel Radcliffeas Tim Jenkin
Daniel Webberas Stephen Lee
Ian Hartas Denis Goldberg
Mark Leonard Winteras Leonard
Nathan Pageas Mongo
Grant Piroas Schnepel
Len Firthas Vermeulen
Lliam Amoras Kitson
Adam Tuominenas Jeremy
PJ Oatenas Rabkin
Ratidzo Mamboas Daphne
Vuyo Lokoas Potluck
Maris J. Cauneas Loggie
Adam Ovadiaas Van Wyk

Facts

Release dateMarch 6, 2020
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Box office$2,431,995
IMDbtt5797184

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Questions

How long is Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Escape from Pretoria worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,541 votes, which places it #67 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 72%) and #491 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Escape from Pretoria?
Escape from Pretoria was directed by Francis Annan.
Who stars in Escape from Pretoria?
Daniel Radcliffe as Tim Jenkin; Daniel Webber as Stephen Lee; Ian Hart as Denis Goldberg; Mark Leonard Winter as Leonard; Nathan Page as Mongo; Grant Piro as Schnepel.
What is Escape from Pretoria rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Escape from Pretoria?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/82284.

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