Jail Busters (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Jail Busters is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 61 minutes. “YARD-BOIDS in a GILDED CAGE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Slip and Sach (Bowery Boys) go to prison to help a reporter with a story.
Who’s in it. Jail Busters stars Leo Gorcey as Slip Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Sach Jones, Bernard Gorcey as Louie Dumbrowsky and Barton MacLane as Captain Jenkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jail Busters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jail Busters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jail Busters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jail Busters (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jail Busters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jail Busters worth watching?
- Jail Busters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jail Busters?
- Jail Busters stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey, Barton MacLane and Anthony Caruso.
- When was Jail Busters released?
- Jail Busters was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.