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Prison Break

July 12, 1938 1h 12m 5.6/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1938. Prison Break is a crime/drama film. directed by Arthur Lubin. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Barton MacLane, Glenda Farrell, and Paul Hurst

Synopsis

Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 12, 1938 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 12m 72 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (11 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison Break about?

Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his mo...

Who directed Prison Break?

Prison Break was directed by Arthur Lubin.

How long is Prison Break?

Prison Break has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).

When was Prison Break released?

Prison Break was released on July 12, 1938 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Prison Break?

The main cast of Prison Break includes Barton MacLane, Glenda Farrell, Paul Hurst, Constance Moore, Edward Pawley.