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A Man Escaped

Directed by Rex Piano
2008•1h 25m•U•★ 4.5
Mystery / Thriller / Crime

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Devastated upon receiving news that her estranged sister has been brutally murdered and frustrated that local police refuse to offer much help, a promising South Beach lawyer unearths some sordid details about her late sibling in this thriller highlighting the dangers of online dating.

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Cast & Crew

DirectorRex Piano
WriterTom NelsonJake Gerhardt
CinematographyMark Melville
MusicChris Anderson
Principal Cast
David Chokachi
David ChokachiBobby
Robyn Lively
Robyn LivelyLauren
Alexandra Paul
Alexandra PaulStacy
Matthew Mahaney
Matthew MahaneyBen
David Shae
David ShaeRoger
John Colton
John ColtonNate
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Julien FentonBreath Player
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Matt FreemanArthur

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Runtime1h 25m (85 mins)

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DirectorRex Piano
LanguagesEnglish
CountryTC
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