Escape from San Quentin
"The Inside Story Behind the Most Amazing Crash-Out in Crime Annals!"
Originally released in 1957. Escape from San Quentin is a crime film. directed by Fred F. Sears. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Desmond, Richard Devon, and Roy Engel
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Desmond
as Mike Gilbert
Richard Devon
as Roy Gruber
Roy Engel
as Hap
Ken Christy
as Curly Gruber
William Bryant
as Richie
Merry Anders
as Robbie
Larry J. Blake
as Hap's Lead Henchman
Paul Bryar
as Mr. Lang
Don Devlin
as Undetermined Role [IMDb name: "Piggy"]
Dean Fredericks
as Hap's Henchman Jerry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Clover Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 h...
Who directed Escape from San Quentin?
Escape from San Quentin was directed by Fred F. Sears.
How long is Escape from San Quentin?
Escape from San Quentin has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Escape from San Quentin released?
Escape from San Quentin was released on September 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape from San Quentin?
The main cast of Escape from San Quentin includes Johnny Desmond, Richard Devon, Roy Engel, Ken Christy, William Bryant.