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Escape from San Quentin

6.319571h 21mNRMovieCrime

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,…

DirectorFred F. Sears
WriterBernard Gordon
ProducerSam Katzman

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Cast · Directed by Fred F. Sears

JDJohnny Desmond
Johnny Desmond
Mike Gilbert
RDRichard Devon
Richard Devon
Roy Gruber
RE
Roy Engel
Hap
KC
Ken Christy
Curly Gruber
WBWilliam Bryant
William Bryant
Richie
MAMerry Anders
Merry Anders
Robbie
LBLarry J. Blake
Larry J. Blake
Hap's Lead Henchman
PBPaul Bryar
Paul Bryar
Mr. Lang
DD
Don Devlin
Undetermined Role [IMDb name: "Piggy"]
DFDean Fredericks
Dean Fredericks
Hap's Henchman Jerry
VMVictor Millan
Victor Millan
Lawyer Mendez
PMPeggy Maley
Peggy Maley
Georgia Gilbert

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