The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

2023

1h 28m

7.2(105 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Crime

TV Movie

Overview

The true story of how Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours, 15-year-old Kara Robinson plots a daring escape from a serial killer's apartment.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Katie Douglas

Kara Robinson

Acting

Cara Buono

Debra

Acting

Kristian Bruun

Richard Evonitz

Acting

Erik Athavale

Lt. Aaron Rowland

Acting

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Sgt. Bonnie Jennings

Acting

Sophia Carriere

Jess

Acting

Brandon McEwan

Ryan

Acting

Derek Kun

Lexington County Officer

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