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Escape from San Quentin (1957)

NR · 1957-09-01 · 1h 21m · EN
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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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Bernard GordonWriterFred F. SearsDirector

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Johnny DesmondJohnny DesmondMike GilbertRichard DevonRichard DevonRoy GruberRoy EngelRoy EngelHapKen ChristyKen ChristyCurly GruberWilliam BryantWilliam BryantRichieMerry AndersMerry AndersRobbieLarry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeHap's Lead HenchmanPaul BryarPaul BryarMr. LangDon DevlinDon DevlinUndetermined Role [IMDb name: "Piggy"]Dean FredericksDean FredericksHap's Henchman JerryVictor MillanVictor MillanLawyer MendezPeggy MaleyPeggy MaleyGeorgia Gilbert

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Prison escapeFilm noir

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What is Escape from San Quentin about?

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.

How long is Escape from San Quentin?

Escape from San Quentin has a runtime of 81 minutes.