There is a line between law and justice.

The Escape Artist

7.1 (97 votes)• 2013• 60m•Ended

Drama

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A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.

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Languages: English

Director: Brian Welsh

Starring Cast: David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo, Ashley Jensen

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David Tennant

Will Burton

Toby Kebbell

Liam Foyle

Sophie Okonedo

Maggie Gardner

Ashley Jensen

Kate Burton

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