The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

2023•1h 28m•7.2/10

ThrillerDramaCrimeTV Movie

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7.2/10(117)

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

Marwar Junction Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

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

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