Escape from Pretoria (2020)

Escape from Pretoria (2020)

Escape from Pretoria is a 2020 Australian-British historical thriller directed by Francis Annan. The film is based on real events and tells the story of the escape of two political prisoners from Pretoria Prison during apartheid in South Africa.

Plot

Tim Jenkin (Daniel Radcliffe) and Stephen Lee (Daniel Webber) are young white South Africans fighting against the apartheid regime. They are sentenced to long-term imprisonment in Pretoria Prison. Tim, with his sharp mind and observation skills, devises an escape plan. They make wooden keys to open cell doors and numerous locks on the way to freedom. The film tensely shows every step of the escape, the risk of being discovered, and the struggle for survival.

Cast

• Daniel Radcliffe — Tim Jenkin
• Daniel Webber — Stephen Lee
• Ian Hart — Denis Goldberg
• Mark Leonard Winter — Leonard Fontaine
• Nathan Page — Monty
• Grant Piro — Guard
• Lenny Firth — Guard
• Lliam Amor — Guard

Crew

• Director: Francis Annan
• Screenwriters: Francis Annan, L.H. Bentley (based on the book "Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison" by Tim Jenkin)
• Composer: David Hirschfelder
• Production Companies: South Australian Film Corporation, Arclight Films, Embankment Films

Franchise Timeline

The film has no direct sequels or prequels, but is part of a broader context of stories about the fight against apartheid. Recommended films on similar topics:

• "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" (2013) — the story of Nelson Mandela
• "Free State of Jones" (2016) — about a rebellion against slavery
• "Harriet" (2019) — about escape from slavery

Where to Watch

• Prime Video: Escape from Pretoria (available for rent or with subscription)
• YouTube: Official Trailer
• UAKino: Search

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