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Breakout

Breakout

19841h 1m

Overview

Two boys are kidnapped by three escaping convicts and the relationship which develops between captor and captured brings out the good side of the most dangerous criminal's character.

Directed by Frank Godwin
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Top Cast

David Jackson

David Jackson

Donny the Bull

Ian Bartholomew

Ian Bartholomew

Keith

John Bowler

John Bowler

Phil

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Simon Nash

David

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John Hasler

Stephen

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Ian Rattray

Police Inspector

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Brian Binns

Policeman

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Stephen Jacobs

Policeman

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Philip Barnes

Policeman

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John Lester

Policeman

Themes & Keywords

kidnappingescaped convict

About Breakout

Breakout is a family, adventure film released in 1984 exploring themes of kidnapping, escaped convict. Directed by Frank Godwin, it stars David Jackson, Ian Bartholomew, John Bowler. Two boys are kidnapped by three escaping convicts and the relationship which develops between captor and captured brings out the good side of the most dangerous criminal's character.

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