Escape from San Quentin (1957)

6.3/10 • 81 min • Crime

Overview

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.

Cast

Johnny Desmond

Mike Gilbert

Richard Devon

Roy Gruber

William Bryant

Richie

Merry Anders

Robbie

Larry J. Blake

Hap's Lead Henchman

Paul Bryar

Mr. Lang

Dean Fredericks

Hap's Henchman Jerry

Victor Millan

Lawyer Mendez

Peggy Maley

Georgia Gilbert

Dennis Moore

Police Sgt. at Headquarters

Tristram Coffin

Detective Lieutenant at Headquarters

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