Crashout
| Crashout | |
|---|---|
 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 William Talman Gene Evans Marshall Thompson Beverly Michaels |
| Music by | Leith Stevens |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Edited by | Robert Swink |
Production company |
Standard Productions |
| Distributed by | Filmakers Releasing Organization |
Release dates |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Crashout is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis R. Foster starring William Bendix, Arthur Kennedy, Luther Adler, William Talman, Gene Evans, Marshall Thompson and Beverly Michaels.[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
- Gloria Talbott as Girl in Train
- Adam Williams as Fred Summerfield
- Percy Helton as Doctor Louis Barnes
- Melinda Markey as Girl in Bar
- Christopher Olsen as Timmy Mosher (as Chris Olsen)
- Adele St. Mauer as Mrs. Mosher
- Edward Clark as Conductor
- Tom Dugan as Ed, the Bartender
See also
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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