7.5IMDb13k votes
Directed by Jules Dassin
With Burt Lancaster · Hume Cronyn · Charles Bickford
the vibe
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
- ending register:gutted
the story
An inmate endures the oppressive rule of a sadistic guard while dreaming of a daring escape.
the plot
contains spoilers
- joe collins and his fellow inmates live under the control of guard captain munsey
- captain munsey is described as sadistic and power-tripping
- joe collins dreams of escaping from prison
awards & recognition
- Award Winner
- 4 wins total.
where to watch
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