The Escape (1972 film)

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The Escape
Directed by Peter Yang Kwan
Florence Yu Fung Chi
Release date
  • 1972 (1972)
Country Hong Kong
Language Mandarin

The Escape is a 1972 Hong Kong film. [1]

Cast and roles

Awards

The film was awarded the 1973 Golden Horse Award for best picture. [2]

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