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The Escape Artist   1982         PG, 96 min. Genre: Drama Director: Caleb Deschanel   Cast: Raul Julia, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr, Joan Hackett, Gabriel Dell, M. Emmet Walsh, Jackie Coogan, Huntz Hall, David Clennon, John P. Ryan, Elizabeth Daily, Hal Williams, Helen Page Camp, Harry Caesar   Based on David Wagoner's novel, this story involves young magician Danny Masters (Griffin O'Neal) who is always getting in trouble. Danny steals the wallet of Stu Quinones (Raul Julia) who just happens to be the son of corrupt Mayor Leon Quinones (Desi Arnaz). Danny finds that the wallet is filled with graft money, and this time, he finds himself in over his head and suffers the consequences. Cast Raul Julia Stu Quinones Griffin O'Neal Danny Masters Desi Arnaz Mayor Leon Quinones Teri Garr Arlene Joan Hackett Aunt Sibyl Gabriel Dell Uncle Burke M. Emmet Walsh Fritz Jackie Coogan Magic Shop Owner Huntz Hall Turnkey David Clennon Newspaper Editor John P. Ryan Vernon Elizabeth Daily Sandra Hal Williams Cop Helen Page Camp Neighbor Harry Caesar Sax Player