The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

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(113 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

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Katie Douglas

Kara Robinson

Katie Douglas

Acting

Cara Buono

Debra

Cara Buono

Acting

Kristian Bruun

Richard Evonitz

Kristian Bruun

Acting

Erik Athavale

Lt. Aaron Rowland

Erik Athavale

Acting

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Sgt. Bonnie Jennings

Lisa Marie DiGiacinto

Acting

Sophia Carriere

Jess

Sophia Carriere

Acting

Brandon McEwan

Ryan

Brandon McEwan

Acting

Derek Kun

Lexington County Officer

Derek Kun

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