Prison Break

1938

NR

1h 12m

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5.6/10
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Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.

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Writers

Dorothy Davenport(screenplay by)
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Barton MacLane
Joaquin Shannon
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Glenda Farrell
Jean Fenderson
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Constance Moore
Maria Shannon
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Edward Pawley
Joe Fenderson
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Edmund MacDonald
Chris Nelson
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Ward Bond
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Guy Usher
Warden
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Victor Kilian
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Thomas Louden
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Paul Everton
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Directors

Writers

Dorothy Davenport(screenplay by)

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Release date

July 12, 1938 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Universal Pictures

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