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Escape at Dannemora

A female prison employee in upstate New York becomes romantically involved with a pair of inmates and helps them escape.

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Cast & Crew See All

Benicio Del Toro
Richard Matt
Patricia Arquette
Tilly Mitchell
Paul Dano
David Sweat

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Part 1

Sun, Nov 18, 201864 mins

After the June 2015 prison break from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY, Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell is questioned about her involvement with the two men. Months earlier, Tilly enjoys her job at the prison tailor shop, balancing the temptations of David Sweat, a younger inmate, and her obligations to her husband, Lyle. Richard Matt, an inmate with an artistic talent, supplies oil paintings to guards in exchange for special treatment. Ultimately, his attentions turn to Tilly.

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Awards

  • 2019 - Golden Globe - Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2019 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - winner
  • 2019 - Critics Choice Award - Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series - nominated
  • 2019 - Critics Choice Award - Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series - winner

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