Maze

Maze

2017 · 93 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, History, Thriller

Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.

Directed by Stephen Burke · Written by Stephen Burke

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