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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

20237.21h 28m

Overview

Based on a true story. 15-year-old Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours. With her survival instincts kicking in, she plots a daring escape from the serial killer and leads police to his apartment.

Directed by Simone Stock
Written by Haley Harris
Produced by Juliette Hagopian
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Top Cast

Katie Douglas

Katie Douglas

Kara Robinson

Cara Buono

Cara Buono

Debra

Kristian Bruun

Kristian Bruun

Richard Evonitz

Erik Athavale

Erik Athavale

Lt. Aaron Rowland

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Sgt. Bonnie Jennings

Sophia Carriere

Sophia Carriere

Jess

Brandon McEwan

Brandon McEwan

Ryan

Derek Kun

Derek Kun

Lexington County Officer

Themes & Keywords

rapeteenage girlsexual assaultabductedkidnappedteenageryoung abducted girl

About The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story is a thriller, drama, crime, tv movie film released in 2023 exploring themes of rape, teenage girl, sexual assault, abducted, kidnapped, teenager. Directed by Simone Stock, it stars Katie Douglas, Cara Buono, Kristian Bruun. Based on a true story. 15-year-old Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours. With her survival instincts kicking in, she plots a daring escape from the serial killer and leads police to his apartment.

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