One Way Out (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1955, One Way Out is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Francis Searle, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A tragedy played in standard cops and robbers costume. A policeman faced with deep moral choices finds that once he's set foot on the path of corruption he is trapped by an ever more complex web of lies and intrigue. A lifetime of personal honour is at stake and we wonder if redemption is possible.
Who’s in it. One Way Out stars Jill Adams as Shirley Harcourt Piper, Eddie Byrne as Supt. John Harcourt, Lyndon Brook as Leslie Parrish and John Chandos as Danvers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, One Way Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Way Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Way Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Way Out (1955)?
- In US, One Way Out is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Way Out worth watching?
- One Way Out holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Way Out?
- One Way Out stars Jill Adams, Eddie Byrne, Lyndon Brook, John Chandos and Olive Milbourn.