Escape from Pretoria is a thriller movie directed by Francis Annan. The film is based on the real-life prison escape of political prisoners Tim Jenkin (Daniel Radcliffe) and Stephen Lee (Daniel Webber) from the notorious Pretoria Maximum Security Prison in South Africa during the apartheid era. The two men, along with their friend Alex Moumbaris (Ian Hart), devise a plan to escape using handcrafted wooden keys.
Review:
Escape from Pretoria received positive reviews from critics for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and compelling real-life story. Daniel Radcliffe delivers a powerful performance as Tim Jenkin, capturing the character’s determination and courage as he tries to escape from the brutal prison.
The film’s cinematography and score also add to the overall tension and claustrophobia of the movie. While some critics criticized the pacing and lack of character development, Escape from Pretoria is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that highlights the resilience of the human spirit.
Awards:
Escape from Pretoria was not nominated for any major awards.
Popularity:
Escape from Pretoria received positive reviews from audiences and critics and has a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb. The film gained popularity on streaming platforms, where it was released due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was praised for its intense atmosphere, strong performances, and gripping storyline, and is a must-watch for fans of real-life prison escape stories and political thrillers.
| Directed by | Francis Annan |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Mark Blaney Jackie Sheppard David Barron Michelle Krumm Gary Hamilton |
| Written by | Francis Annan L.H. Adams |
| Based on | Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison by Tim Jenkin |
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter, |
| Music by | David Hirschfelder |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Hall |
| Edited by | Nick Fenton |
| Production companies |
South Australian Film Corporation Arclight Films Particular Crowd Spier Films Enriched Media Group Storybridge Films Footprint Films Beagle Pug Films |
| Distributed by | Signature Entertainment |
| Release date | 6 March 2020 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 106 minutes |
| Countries | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2.4 million |
