Prison Train (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Prison Train is a drama and crime film directed by Gordon Wiles, running about 64 minutes. “Alcatraz is too good for him - I'll blast him to hell where he belongs” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gangsters plan an assassination of a rival while he rides the train carrying him to prison.
Who’s in it. Prison Train stars Fred Keating as Frankie Terris, Dorothy Comingore as Louise Terris, Clarence Muse as Train Steward / Sam and Faith Bacon as Maxine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Prison Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Train (1938)?
- In GB, Prison Train is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prison Train worth watching?
- Prison Train 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 Prison Train?
- Prison Train stars Fred Keating, Dorothy Comingore, Clarence Muse, Faith Bacon and Alexander Leftwich.
- When was Prison Train released?
- Prison Train was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.