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2021282 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The Great Escapists

2021282 minPGdocumentary

5.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Hammond and Belleci transform a desert island into a thrilling playground.

“To escape paradise, you need the right tools.”

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Hammond and Belleci transform a desert island into a thrilling playground.

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Richard Hammond

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Tory Belleci

Tory Bellecicast

Joseph Balderrama

Joseph Balderramacast

Silvana Montoya

Silvana Montoyacast

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Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.

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