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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

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The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

2023

1h 28m

7.1(127 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Crime

TV Movie

Overview

Based on a true story. 15-year-old Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours. With her survival instincts kicking in, she plots a daring escape from the serial killer and leads police to his apartment.

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Production Companies

Marwar Junction Productions

Julijette

Lifetime

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Katie Douglas

Katie Douglas

Kara Robinson

Cara Buono

Cara Buono

Debra

Kristian Bruun

Kristian Bruun

Richard Evonitz

Erik Athavale

Erik Athavale

Lt. Aaron Rowland

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Sgt. Bonnie Jennings

Sophia Carriere

Sophia Carriere

Jess

Brandon McEwan

Brandon McEwan

Ryan

Derek Kun

Derek Kun

Lexington County Officer

Creative team

Directed by: Simone Stock
Written by: Haley Harris
Produced by: Juliette Hagopian

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