The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist is a 1982 film starring Griffin ONeal and Ral Juli. It was based on a book by David Wagoner, and was the directorial debut of Caleb Deschanel. It was the final film of both Joan Hackett and Desi Arnaz.
Danny soon finds himself embroiled with Stu Quiones Ral Juli, corrupt son of Mayor Leon Quiones. The quest for a missing wallet pickpocketed by Danny leads to the comeuppance of the crooked mayor, and separately of his vindictive and outofcontrol son. Along the way, Danny comes to terms with the death of his father, the circumstances of which he did not previously know.
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