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Escape from San Quentin
“The Inside Story Behind the Most Amazing Crash-Out in Crime Annals!”
6.3 / 10• 1957• 1h 21m•NR• English
Crime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Johnny Desmond
Mike Gilbert
Lead
Richard Devon
Roy Gruber
RE
Roy Engel
Hap
KC
Ken Christy
Curly Gruber
William Bryant
Richie
Merry Anders
Robbie
Larry J. Blake
Hap's Lead Henchman
Paul Bryar
Mr. Lang
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fred F. Sears's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Escape from San Quentin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
