No Escape

"No guards. No walls."

1994 1h 58m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 513

ActionDramaScience FictionThriller

Synopsis

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In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.

“No guards. No walls.”

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Cast

Ray Liotta
Capt. J.T. Robbins
Lance Henriksen
The Father
Stuart Wilson
Walter Marek
Kevin Dillon
Casey
Kevin J. O'Connor
Stephano
Don Henderson
Killian
Ian McNeice
King
Jack Shepherd
Dysart

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Campbell
Writers: Joel Gross, Michael Gaylin
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, Australia

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MONEY

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Earned back only 77% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, Australia.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Campbell, shot by Phil Meheux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Graeme Revell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Terry Rawlings shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ray Liotta and Lance Henriksen and Stuart Wilson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "No guards. No walls.".

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The take

Martin Campbell directs. Phil Meheux behind the camera. Graeme Revell scores. Terry Rawlings cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, Australia. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 77% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 4 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, Australia.
4Directed by Martin Campbell, shot by Phil Meheux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Graeme Revell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Terry Rawlings shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ray Liotta and Lance Henriksen and Stuart Wilson carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "No guards. No walls.".
9IMDB entry: tt0110678 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "prison", "future", "island", "showdown".
11Released under 29 different titles around the world.