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Three Steps to the Gallows (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1953, Three Steps to the Gallows is a drama and crime film directed by John Gilling, running about 81 minutes.

What it’s about. A U.S. sailor (Scott Brady) docks in London and in three days tries to save his brother from the gallows.

Who’s in it. Three Steps to the Gallows stars Scott Brady as Gregor Stevens, Mary Castle as Yvonne Durante, Gabrielle Brune as Lorna Dreyhurst and Ferdy Mayne as Mario Satargo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Three Steps to the Gallows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Steps to the Gallows page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Steps to the Gallows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three Steps to the Gallows (1953)?
In US, Three Steps to the Gallows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three Steps to the Gallows worth watching?
Three Steps to the Gallows holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Three Steps to the Gallows?
Three Steps to the Gallows stars Scott Brady, Mary Castle, Gabrielle Brune, Ferdy Mayne and Michael Balfour.
When was Three Steps to the Gallows released?
Three Steps to the Gallows was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.