Escape from San Quentin - 1957

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.

81min
1957
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Johnny Desmond profile pictureJohnny DesmondMike Gilbert
Richard Devon profile pictureRichard DevonRoy Gruber
Larry J. Blake profile pictureLarry J. BlakeHap's Lead Henchman
Paul Bryar profile picturePaul BryarMr. Lang
Victor Millan profile pictureVictor MillanLawyer Mendez
Peggy Maley profile picturePeggy MaleyGeorgia Gilbert
Dennis Moore profile pictureDennis MoorePolice Sgt. at Headquarters
Tris Coffin profile pictureTris CoffinDetective Lieutenant at Headquarters

About Escape from San Quentin

Escape from San Quentin 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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 81min

Extra details

Original Title: Escape from San Quentin
Original Language: English
Directed By: Fred F. Sears
Production Companies
Clover Productions