Convicts 4 (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1962, Convicts 4 is a drama and crime film directed by Millard Kaufman, running about 105 minutes. “They'll Blow Every Fuse in the Big House!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his death sentence is commuted to life in prison, John Resko is transferred from Sing-Sing to Dannemora where, with the help of a humane prison guard, he becomes a rehabilitated man and a successful painter.
Who’s in it. Convicts 4 stars Ben Gazzara as John Resko, Stuart Whitman as Principal Keeper, Ray Walston as Iggy and Sammy Davis Jr. as Wino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Convicts 4 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convicts 4 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Convicts 4 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Convicts 4 (1962)?
- In US, Convicts 4 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Convicts 4 worth watching?
- Convicts 4 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Convicts 4?
- Convicts 4 stars Ben Gazzara, Stuart Whitman, Ray Walston, Sammy Davis Jr. and Vincent Price.
- When was Convicts 4 released?
- Convicts 4 was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.