Directed by:
Howard W. KochScreenplay:
John C. HigginsCinematography:
Gordon AvilComposer:
Paul DunlapCast:
Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, Lon Chaney Jr., Charles Bronson, Felicia Farr, Nelson Leigh, Willis Bouchey, William Boyett, Roy Roberts (more)Plots(1)
A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as ruthless convicts (Broderick Crawford, Charles Bronson, Ralph Meeker, Lon Chaney, Jr., and William Talman) execute a successful prison escape to secure $200,000 in hidden ransom money. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Broderick Crawford
USA
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Ralph Meeker
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Reed Hadley
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Lon Chaney Jr.
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Charles Bronson
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Felicia Farr
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Nelson Leigh
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Willis Bouchey
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William Boyett
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Roy Roberts
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Stafford Repp
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Joe Ploski
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William Talman
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Harry Wilson
UK
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Jan Merlin
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Robert Bray
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Bill McLean
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Peter J. Votrian
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