The Escape
Ahmed Zaki plays a peasant, Mountasir, who gets involved in a criminal racket run by his friend Midhat. Mountasir is betrayed by Midhat and goes to jail. Upon discovering that his wife was forced into prostitution by Midhat, he swears to extract revenge when he leaves jail.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | الهروب |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | Egypt |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Atef El-Tayeb |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Escape is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1991. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Ahmed Zaki
Montaser Abdel Ghaffar
Abdelaziz Makhyoun
Salem Zidane
Hala Sedki
Sabah
Mohamed Wafiq
Colonel Fouad Al-Sharnoubi
Abu Bakr Ezzat
Major General Ismail
Hassan Hosny
Minister assistant
Zouzou Nabil
Sakina’s aunt - Muntaser’s mother
Mahmoud El-Bezzawy
Abdullah Abdul Ghaffar
Youssef Fawzy
Medhat
Abd Allah Meshref
Omran
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