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Escape from Pretoria movie

🎬 Title: Escape from Pretoria

Survival is key

Story: Set in South Africa in 1978, the film follows Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political prisoners from the African National Congress. They devise an audacious plan to break free from the notorious Pretoria Prison, which is emblematic of the apartheid regime.

⭐ Rating: 7.171 (1464 votes)

📅 Release date: March 6, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour and 42 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama, History, Thriller

🎬 Director: Francis Annan

✍️ Writers: L. H. Adams, Francis Annan

🌍 Countries Produced: Australia, Canada, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

🏢 Production Companies: MEP Capital, Momentum Pictures, Hamilton Entertainment, South Australian Film Corporation, Arclight Films, Particular Crowd, Spier Films, Enriched Media Group, Premiere Picture, Footprint Films, Beagle Pug Films

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $2,431,995

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👥 Cast: Daniel Radcliffe (Tim Jenkin), Daniel Webber (Stephen Lee), Ian Hart (Denis Goldberg), Mark Leonard Winter (Leonard), Nathan Page (Mongo), Grant Piro (Schnepel), Len Firth (Vermeulen), Lliam Amor (Kitson), Adam Tuominen (Jeremy), PJ Oaten (Rabkin)

Editor’s note: Here’s a brief overview of *Escape from Pretoria* (2020): This film merges the drama, history, and thriller genres with a human touch. Director Francis Annan crafts a compelling narrative that prioritizes character development over superficial action. The performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, and Ian Hart provide a solid foundation. With a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes, the film strikes the right balance. Although it has its flaws, the overall strengths make it a recommended watch. Its tagline, “Survival is key,” encapsulates its essence. If this storyline intrigues you, be sure to add it to your must-see list.

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