On this day May 28, 1982, The Escape Artist premiered in theaters. Directed by Caleb Deschanel, the film told the story of a teenage magician and escape artist, played by Griffin O'Neal, who attempts to follow in the footsteps of his late father. Set against a mysterious and sometimes whimsical backdrop, the movie combined drama, fantasy, and coming of age themes.
The cast included notable names such as Raul Julia, Teri Garr, Gabriel Dell, Joan Hackett, and Desi Arnaz. While it featured strong performances and an atmospheric tone, the film struggled to find an audience and earned just $143,369 at the box office.
Fun fact: The Escape Artist marked the final film appearance for both Joan Hackett and Desi Arnaz, making it a poignant closing chapter for two Hollywood careers.
The cast included notable names such as Raul Julia, Teri Garr, Gabriel Dell, Joan Hackett, and Desi Arnaz. While it featured strong performances and an atmospheric tone, the film struggled to find an audience and earned just $143,369 at the box office.
Fun fact: The Escape Artist marked the final film appearance for both Joan Hackett and Desi Arnaz, making it a poignant closing chapter for two Hollywood careers.
