Escape
movie

Released February 20, 1980
Overview
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.
Cast

Timothy Bottoms
as
Dwight Worker

Kay Lenz
as
Barbara Chilcoate

Colleen Dewhurst
as
Lily Levinson
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Miguel Angel Suaree
as
Fernando Gardner-Pasquel
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Sandra Alexander
as
Gabrielle

Allan Miller
as
Jack Branch

Antonio Fargas
as
Jamie Valdez

Vincent Schiavelli
as
J.W. White

Jorge Cervera Jr.
as
Tierno

Elliott Street
as
Roger Brody

Louis Giambalvo
as
Hank
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Philip Levien
as
Steven
Crew

James Di Giacomo
as
Music
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Tom D. May
as
Best Boy Grip
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Tommy Klines
as
Second Assistant Camera
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Ernie Reed
as
Camera Operator
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Larry Holt
as
Stunts
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Clancy T. Troutman
as
Sound Designer
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Richard Lawrence
as
Art Direction
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Frank Morriss
as
Editor
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Michael Zagor
as
Teleplay
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William Beaudine Jr.
as
Unit Production Manager
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Ron Wright
as
First Assistant Director
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Carla Breitner
as
Second Assistant Director