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Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019)

Movie ★ 7.5 88 min

Thriller TV Movie

An investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who’s on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, and feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized to report from the inside. The movie is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie’s stay beginning after she has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.

Karen Moncrieff Director Helen Childress Writer

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Released
January 6, 2019
Runtime
88 min
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Christina Ricci Christina Ricci Nellie Bly Judith Light Judith Light Matron Grady Joshua Bowman Joshua Bowman Dr. Josiah Anja Savcic Anja Savcic Lottie Nikki Duval Nikki Duval Nurse Fenton Lauren Cochrane Lauren Cochrane Nurse Lila Johise Namwira Johise Namwira Johari Kathleen Gallagher Black-haired Crazy Patient Mark Hildreth Mark Hildreth Bats Paul Essiembre Paul Essiembre Joseph Pulitzer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story about?
An investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who’s on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, and feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized to report from the inside. The movie is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie’s stay beginning after she has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.
Who directed Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story was directed by Karen Moncrieff.
Who stars in Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story stars Christina Ricci, Judith Light, Joshua Bowman, Anja Savcic.
When was Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story released?
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story is a 2019 thriller, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story?
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