Escape From Segovia (1981)
In the summer of 1977, a political prisoner, living in exile, recounts the circumstances of his escape to a journalist: in April 76, a group of ETA members planned to escape from prison, but the project fails when, due to a tip-off, the guards discover the tunnel they are digging. The inmates, far from being discouraged, start a second tunnel.
Director: Imanol Uribe
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: November 7, 1981
Cast
- Xabier Elorriaga - Ion
- Mario Pardo - Iturbe
- Ovidi Montllor - Oriol
- Chema Muñoz
- José Pedro Carrión
- José Manuel Cervino - Jefe de funcionarios
- Virginia Mataix - Nerea
- Ramón Balenciaga
- Imanol Gaztelumendi
- Klara Badiola - Maruja
Screenplay
- Anjel Lertxundi (Dialogue)
- Ángel Amigo (Novel)
- Imanol Uribe
Music: Xavier Lasa, Amaia Zubiria
Cinematography: Javier Aguirresarobe
Production: Frontera Films Irun
Country: Spain
Language: euskera, Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama
Keywords
prison, journalist, based on novel or book, franco regime (francoism), based on true story, prison escape, eta terrorist group, terrorism, political prisoner
More Films by Director: Imanol Uribe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape From Segovia about?
- In the summer of 1977, a political prisoner, living in exile, recounts the circumstances of his escape to a journalist: in April 76, a group of ETA members planned to escape from prison, but the project fails when, due to a tip-off, the guards discover the tunnel they are digging. The inmates, far from being discouraged, start a second tunnel.
- Who directed Escape From Segovia?
- Escape From Segovia was directed by Imanol Uribe.
- Who stars in Escape From Segovia?
- Escape From Segovia stars Xabier Elorriaga, Mario Pardo, Ovidi Montllor, Chema Muñoz, José Pedro Carrión, José Manuel Cervino.
- How long is Escape From Segovia?
- Escape From Segovia has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Escape From Segovia?
- Escape From Segovia is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Escape From Segovia produced?
- Escape From Segovia was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Escape From Segovia?
- The themes of Escape From Segovia include: Brutal Prison Drama.