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The Break (1962)

1962-01-01 · 1h 12m · EN
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The "perfect crime"... of a mystery fugitive!

A group of inmates escape from Dartmoor prison. They hide out in the English country side but are doggedly chased by police.

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Lance ComfortDirectorJane BakerWriter

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Tony BrittonTony BrittonGreg ParkerWilliam LucasWilliam LucasJocko ThomasEddie ByrneEddie ByrneJudd TredegarRobert UrquhartRobert UrquhartPearsonSonia DresdelSonia DresdelSarahEdwin RichfieldEdwin RichfieldMosesGene AndersonGene AndersonJean TredegarChristina GreggChristina GreggSue ThomasJohn JunkinJohn JunkinHarryMarshall JonesMarshall JonesJim

Keywords

English countrysidePrison escapeEnglish country side

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Genre affinityCrimeTheme affinityEnglish Countryside · Prison Escape · English Country SidePacingShortDirector preference468760Actor preference293551 · 309813 · 279890Country preferenceGb

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What is The Break about?

A group of inmates escape from Dartmoor prison. They hide out in the English country side but are doggedly chased by police.

How long is The Break?

The Break has a runtime of 72 minutes.