

The Get-Away
1941-06-13 · 89 min · ★ 6.0
A jailed cop befriends a mob chieftain and stages a breakout with him.
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- Directors
- Edward Buzzell
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert SterlingJeff Crane
Charles WinningerDoctor Josiah Glass
Donna ReedMaria Theresa 'Terry' O'Reilly
Henry O'NeillWarden Alcott
Dan DaileySonny Black
Donald DouglasJames 'Jim' Duff (as Don Douglas)
Ernest WhitmanMoose Jones
Grant WithersRufe Parker, a Gangster
Clara BlandickMrs. Higgins
Chester GanSam, Black's Butler
Charles WagenheimHutch / Hoodlum in Montage
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