The Secret of Convict Lake
"6 women at the mercy of the west's most dangerous outlaws !"
Originally released in 1951. The Secret of Convict Lake is a western film. directed by Michael Gordon. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenn Ford, Gene Tierney, and Zachary Scott
Synopsis
After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. When Canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. Things get direr when rumors of hidden money arise, and Canfield discovers that the man who framed him is part of the community.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as Jim Canfield
Gene Tierney
as Marcia Stoddard
Zachary Scott
as Johnny Greer
Ann Dvorak
as Rachel Schaeffer
Ethel Barrymore
as Granny
Cyril Cusack
as Edward "Limey" Cockerell
Richard Hylton
as Clyde Maxwell
Barbara Bates
as Barbara Purcell
Helen Westcott
as Susan Haggerty
Jeanette Nolan
as Harriet Purcell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret of Convict Lake about?
After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretens...
Who directed The Secret of Convict Lake?
The Secret of Convict Lake was directed by Michael Gordon.
How long is The Secret of Convict Lake?
The Secret of Convict Lake has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Secret of Convict Lake released?
The Secret of Convict Lake was released on July 29, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret of Convict Lake?
The main cast of The Secret of Convict Lake includes Glenn Ford, Gene Tierney, Zachary Scott, Ann Dvorak, Ethel Barrymore.