Escape

Escape (1995)

Eskapo

The story of escape. An escape from tyranny.

Set during the terrifying reign of Filipino despot, Marcos, two upper caste but very different strangers team up to try and survive the physical and mental torture they undergo after they are suddenly jailed. Geny is the conservative businessman while Serge is more sensitive and outgoing. Both of the young men's parents give all of their money, but the government refuses to free them. Even a mutual hunger strike fails to move their jailers. In desperation, Geny and Serge begin plotting their escape.

Date of release
1995-01-25
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (3)
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Director
Chito S. Roño

Casting

Interesting facts

Eskapo is a 1995 Filipino action thriller film directed by Chito S. Roño and written by Roy Iglesias and Jose Lacaba. Starring Christopher de Leon and Richard Gomez, who respectively play as Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr. and Sergio "Serge" Osmeña, the story follows their detention during the early stages of Martial Law and then, their eventual escape in 1977. It also features a supporting cast, including Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, and Romeo Rivera.

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