Escape from San Quentin (1957)

Name: Escape from San Quentin
Genre: Crime
Released: 1957
Duration: 81 min
Cast: Johnny Desmond, Richard Devon, Roy Engel, Ken Christy, William Bryant

1h 21m United States of America

Crime

Plot

Mike Gilbert, portrayed by Desmond, escapes from San Quentin alongside fellow inmates Gruber and Graham after learning of his impending divorce. With nothing left to lose, they seize control of a plane in hopes of retrieving Gruber's stolen loot, hidden away by his father, Curly. Tensions rise as they betray Graham, who rallies his gang for revenge and to reclaim the treasure. Amid the chaos, Gilbert finds solace in Robbie, his ex-wife's sister. Inspired by her, he contemplates a life of honesty, but his partners remain reluctant to abandon their criminal ways.

Cast

Johnny Desmond Richard Devon Roy Engel Ken Christy William Bryant Merry Anders Larry J. Blake Paul Bryar Don Devlin Dean Fredericks Victor Millan Peggy Maley Dennis Moore Tristram Coffin