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This limited series is based on the stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015 that spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers. The prisoners were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled. It stars Oscar® winners Benicio del Toro and Patricia Arquette, and Golden Globe® nominee Paul Dano. Emmy® winner Ben Stiller executive produces and directs all episodes.
Original Release
10/15/2018 on SHO
US Release
11/18/2018
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Benicio Del Toro | Richard Matt |
| Patricia Arquette | Tilly Mitchell |
| Paul Dano | David Sweat |
| Bonnie Hunt | Catherine Scott / Catherine Leahy Scott |
| Eric Lange | Lyle Mitchell |
| David Morse | Gene Palmer |
| Peter Georgo | Correction Officer Georgo / Corrections Officer Georgo / Prison Guard |
| Calvin Dutton | Kilo |
| Gregory Dann | Corrections Officer Boyd |
| Mike Speirs | Corrections Officer Lumpy |
Directors
Writers
Brett Johnson, Michael Tolkin, Dustin LaValley, Jerry Stahl
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Benicio Del Toro | Richard Matt |
| Patricia Arquette | Tilly Mitchell |
| Paul Dano | David Sweat |
| Bonnie Hunt | Catherine Scott / Catherine Leahy Scott |
| Eric Lange | Lyle Mitchell |
| David Morse | Gene Palmer |
| Peter Georgo | Correction Officer Georgo / Corrections Officer Georgo / Prison Guard |
| Calvin Dutton | Kilo |
| Gregory Dann | Corrections Officer Boyd |
| Mike Speirs | Corrections Officer Lumpy |
| David Hammond | Inmate |
| Joshua Rivera | Angel |
| Johanna Day | Ruth |
| Stephen C. Poland | Corrections Officer |
| Frank Pontillo | Steel |
| Skipp Sudduth | Prison Superintendent / Steve Racette |
| Andrew Chappelle | JLo |
| Jeffrey Schecter | Spencer Freedman |
| Carolyn Mignini | Ilene Mulvaney |
| Harry O'Reilly | Corrections Officer Blake |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ben Stiller | Executive Producer |
| Nicholas Weinstock | Executive Producer |
| Bryan Zuriff | Executive Producer |
| Brett Johnson | Executive Producer |
| Bill Carraro | Executive Producer |
| Michael Tolkin | Executive Producer |
| Michael De Luca | Executive Producer |
| Gavin J. Behrman | Producer |
| Billy Redner | Producer |
| Andrew Left | Producer |
| Paul Leonardo Jr. | Producer |
| Lisa M. Rowe | Producer |
| Ivey Hardin | Producer |
| Jerry Stahl | Producer |
| Gerry Robert Byrne | Producer |
| Vanessa Romero | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 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 | Won |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Limited Series | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Contemporary Costumes | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emmy | Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
