| My Six Convicts | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hugo Fregonese |
| Produced by | Stanley Kramer |
| Written by | Michael Blankfort Donald Powell Wilson (book) |
| Starring | John Beal Gilbert Roland Millard Mitchell Marshall Thompson |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Cinematography | Guy Roe |
| Editing by | Gene Havlick |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
My Six Convicts is an American 1952 comedy-drama film adapted from the autobiographical book written by Donald Powell Wilson. The film was adapted for the screen by screenwriter Michael Blankfort and directed by Hugo Fregonese who was nominated for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures.
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My Six Convicts is the true story of a prison psychologist (John Beal) and his attempts to get through to his incarcerated patients. While dealing with serious issues, the film was created in comedic form. While the film is true to the overall spirit of the book, dramatic license was taken with the adaptation and certain events (e.g., the failed prison break and the resulting death of an innocent inmate) are fictional and were created solely to add dramatic elements to the film.
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Golden Globe Award | Won | Best Supporting Actor | Millard Mitchell |
| Directors Guild of America Award | Nominated | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Hugo Fregonese |