On the Tiger's Back (1961)

Plot

Giacinto Rossi, a financially struggling driver, faces imprisonment for a crime he didn’t commit. Behind bars, he shares his cell with a trio of notorious criminals: the ruthless murderer Tagliabue, Sorcio, an aging thief, and Papaleo, a man tormented by honor after killing his fiancée's lover. United by their desperation, Giacinto becomes embroiled in their audacious plan to break free from prison, navigating the dangerous dynamics of his unpredictable cellmates while striving for his own redemption. Action and moral dilemmas intertwine as they embark on this high-stakes escape.