Escape from San Quentin

September. 01,1957      NR
Rating:
6.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Johnny Desmond as  Mike Gilbert
Richard Devon as  Roy Gruber
Roy Engel as  Hap
William Bryant as  Richie
Merry Anders as  Robbie
Larry J. Blake as  Hap's Lead Henchman
Paul Bryar as  Mr. Lang
Dean Fredericks as  Hap's Henchman Jerry
Victor Millan as  Lawyer Mendez
Peggy Maley as  Georgia Gilbert

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Reviews

Cathardincu
1957/09/01

Surprisingly incoherent and boring

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Wordiezett
1957/09/02

So much average

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Doomtomylo
1957/09/03

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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Erica Derrick
1957/09/04

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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