Crashout
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Lewis R. Foster |
| Produced by | Hal E. Chester |
| Screenplay by |
Hal E. Chester Lewis R. Foster |
| Starring |
William Bendix Arthur Kennedy Luther Adler |
| Music by | Leith Stevens |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Edited by | Robert Swink |
| Distributed by | The Filmakers Inc. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Crashout is a 1955 black-and-white film noir directed by Lewis R. Foster. The film features William Bendix, Arthur Kennedy, Luther Adler and William Talman.[1]
Plot
Convict Van Duff is the leader of a large-scale prison break. The breakout works as the six survivors hide out in a forgotten mine working near the prison.
Once the coast is clear they then set out on a long, dangerous journey. The convicts take by foot, car, train and truck in an attempt to get to some hidden stolen bank loot. On the journey the doomed prisoners meet with some locals including a farm woman (Beverly Michaels), a kidnapped doctor (Percy Helton) and a young woman on a train (Gloria Talbott).
Cast
- William Bendix as Van Morgan Duff
- Arthur Kennedy as Joe Quinn
- Luther Adler as Pete Mendoza
- William Talman as Luther Remsen
- Gene Evans as Maynard 'Monk' Collins
- Marshall Thompson as Billy Lang
- Beverly Michaels as Alice Mosher
References
- ↑ Crashout at the Internet Movie Database.
External links
- Crashout at the Internet Movie Database
- Crashout at AllMovie
- Crashout at the TCM Movie Database
- Crashout informational site and DVD review at DVD Beaver (includes images)
- Crashout film scenes on YouTube
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