Escape at Dannemora

Escape at Dannemora
GenreDrama
Thriller
Created byBrett Johnson
Michael Tolkin
Directed byBen Stiller
Starring
ComposerEdward Shearmur
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
  • Ben Stiller
  • Brett Johnson
  • Michael Tolkin
  • Bryan Zuriff
  • Michael De Luca
  • Nicky Weinstock
  • Bill Carraro
CinematographyJessica Lee Gagné
Running time51–98 minutes
Production companiesMichael De Luca Productions
Red Hour Productions
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseNovember 18 (2018-11-18) –
December 30, 2018 (2018-12-30)
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Escape at Dannemora is an American crime drama television limited series that premiered on Showtime on November 18, 2018. It is based on the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape. The seven-episode series was created and written by Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin and directed by Ben Stiller. It stars Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano, Bonnie Hunt, Eric Lange, and David Morse.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 2, 2017). "Paul Dano Joins Benicio del Toro & Patricia Arquette As Ben Stiller's Prison Break Limited Series Gets Showtime Green Light". Deadline. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Pergament, Alan (September 20, 2018). "Dannemora prison break series coming soon". The Buffalo News. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  3. ^ Evans, Greg (August 6, 2018). "Showtime Sets Date For Ben Stiller Prison Drama 'Escape At Dannemora', Releases Trailer – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved October 8, 2018.