Escape from San Quentin

Year: 1957

Runtime: 81 mins

Language: English

Director: Fred F. Sears

Crime

Desmond stars as convict Mike Gilbert, who, after his wife announces divorce, flees prison with inmates Gruber and Graham. Gruber wants the loot his father, Curly, hid; the trio hijacks a plane and double‑crosses Graham, who assembles a gang to reclaim the treasure. Gilbert falls for Robbie, his ex‑wife’s sister, and, swayed by her, chooses a straight path while his partners stay unrepentant.

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