![]() Especially the very close up takes of "Tim" masterly tells the story of the Terror he's hiding within See this movie!! The cinematography alone is worth it!! And the story is cleverly adapted by Francis Annan from Tim Jenkin's book It's readily available on various streaming services, as most Cinemas are currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. As talking is prohibited at night, the dialogue is sparse, but this is soon forgotten as Visual long pans, close-ups and points of view cleverly replaces the would be dialogue. And his clear satisfaction in cutting short the 30 minutes visit of Leonard's son, is a key point in storyline. But the truly great performance is by Nathan Page who is Mongo the personification of the archetype sadistic and racist prison guard that visually enjoys the violence and degradation of especially black or coloured inmates. Mark Leonard Winter is especially noteworthy in his role as the French prisoner Leonard, who only get to see his son for 30 minutes a year.(we'll get back to that) Ian Hart (Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone) is the wise elder political prisoner, who has the system well and truly pegged for what it is. Directed by Francis Annan, and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter. Two white South Africans are determined to escape Pretoria Prison, the notorious white man's 'Robben Island.'. Director Francis Annan Writers Francis Annan L.H. It is based on the real-life prison break of two political prisoners. 1h 46m IMDb RATING 6.8 /10 40K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:30 4 Videos 99+ Photos Biography Crime Mystery Based on the real-life prison break of two political captives, Escape From Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa. ![]() ![]() Daniel Radcliffe plays the political activist Tim Jenkin, and Daniel Webber (The Dirt) plays his mate Stephen Lee. Escape From Pretoria is Drama, Mystery & Thriller movie. Escape From Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in South Africa's turbulent apartheid era. ![]() The story of Tim Jenkin's daring Escape from a 12 year sentence for spreading anti-apartheid propaganda sheds a light on the on the racist atrocities of the government in general and of the prison systems in particular. This based on a true story thriller had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie. He is evidently based on the Egyptian-born French national, Alex Moumbaris, with whom the men actually broke out, although it isn’t clear why his character has been fictionalised and the others not.This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inside, Jenkin and Lee meet another political prisoner and future escaper: Frenchman Leonard Fontaine (a slightly hammy turn from Mark Leonard Winter). International Intense Stunning Available to rent or buy Rent HD 4.29 Buy HD 14.99 More purchase options Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Their prison is tough, but as they are white, it is not as tough it might have been. With long hair and straggly beard, Daniel Radcliffe plays Jenkin and Daniel Webber plays his fellow ANC activist Stephen Lee, imprisoned in 1978 for their “leaflet bombs” – firecracker-type devices left in the street which send blizzards of leaflets flying. ‘We has skype chats, he wanted to learn about the character and the accent,’ Jenkin. The film has something pleasingly traditional about it, with tense nailbiting moments, slab-faced guards, and touches of The Great Escape and Papillon. Daniel Radcliffe in Escape from Pretoria (Picture: Signature) Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee broke out prison. Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two white political activists from the African National Congress imprisoned by the apartheid regime, put a plan in motion to escape from the infamous Pretoria Prison. Its when it shoots for more historical import that. Based on the real-life prison break of two political captives, Escape From Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa. With Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Webber, Ian Hart, Mark Leonard Winter. The rather amazing true story of the white ANC activist Tim Jenkin and his audacious escape from Pretoria Prison in apartheid-era South Africa is told in this capable and well-carpentered movie from British film-maker Francis Annan, adapted from Jenkin’s own book. Annans film works effectively as a straight-up jailbreak thriller, well-oiled in greasy B-movie tradition. Escape from Pretoria: Directed by Francis Annan.
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