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Escape from San Quentin
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Escape from San Quentin

1957-09-01 · 81 min · ★ 6.3

Crime

Desmond plays convict Mike Gilbert, who goes on the lam with fellow prisoners Gruber and Graham when he finds out his wife is divorcing him and feels he has nothing to lose. Gruber intends to get his robbery loot, which his father, Curly, has successfully hidden from the law. After commandeering a plane, they double-cross Graham, who assembles his gang to get revenge - and Gruber's loot. Meanwhile, Gilbert falls in love with Robbie, his ex-wife’s sister. Through Robbie’s influence, Gilbert decides to go straight, but his cohorts aren’t quite so willing to reform.

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Directors
Fred F. Sears
Production companies
Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny DesmondJohnny DesmondMike Gilbert
Richard DevonRichard DevonRoy Gruber
Roy EngelHap
Ken ChristyCurly Gruber
William BryantWilliam BryantRichie
Merry AndersMerry AndersRobbie
Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeHap's Lead Henchman
Paul BryarPaul BryarMr. Lang
Don DevlinUndetermined Role [IMDb name: "Piggy"]
Dean FredericksDean FredericksHap's Henchman Jerry
Victor MillanVictor MillanLawyer Mendez
Peggy MaleyPeggy MaleyGeorgia Gilbert
Dennis MooreDennis MoorePolice Sgt. at Headquarters
Tristram CoffinTristram CoffinDetective Lieutenant at Headquarters

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