Escape from San Quentin (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, Escape from San Quentin is a crime film directed by Fred F. Sears, running about 81 minutes. “The Inside Story Behind the Most Amazing Crash-Out in Crime Annals!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desmond plays convict Mike Gilbert, who goes on the lam with fellow prisoners Gruber and Graham when he finds out his wife is divorcing him and feels he has nothing to lose. Gruber intends to get his robbery loot, which his father, Curly, has successfully hidden from the law. After commandeering a plane, they double-cross Graham, who assembles his gang to get revenge - and Gruber's loot. Meanwhile, Gilbert falls in love with Robbie, his ex-wife’s sister. Through Robbie’s influence, Gilbert decides to go straight, but his cohorts aren’t quite so willing to reform.
Who’s in it. Escape from San Quentin stars Johnny Desmond as Mike Gilbert, Richard Devon as Roy Gruber, Roy Engel as Hap and Ken Christy as Curly Gruber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Escape from San Quentin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from San Quentin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from San Quentin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from San Quentin (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from San Quentin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape from San Quentin worth watching?
- Escape from San Quentin holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from San Quentin?
- Escape from San Quentin stars Johnny Desmond, Richard Devon, Roy Engel, Ken Christy and William Bryant.
- When was Escape from San Quentin released?
- Escape from San Quentin was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.