Prison Train
“Alcatraz is too good for him - I'll blast him to hell where he belongs”
Synopsis
Gangsters plan an assassination of a rival while he rides the train carrying him to prison.
Top Cast
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Fred Keating
Frankie Terris
Dorothy Comingore
Louise Terris
Clarence Muse
Train Steward / Sam
Faith Bacon
Maxine
Alexander Leftwich
Manny Robbins
Sam Bernard
George
James Blakeley
Joe Robbins
John Pearson
Red
Nestor Paiva
Morose
Val Stanton
Sullen
Peter Potter
Bill Adams
Kit Guard
Guard
Franklyn Farnum
The Lawyer
George Lloyd
Bull
Harry Anderson
Hardface (uncredited)
Ivan Christy
Singing Danish Prisoner (uncredited)
Eddie Coke
Fingers (uncredited)
Jack Gordon
Thug at Car (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Wiles
- Screenplay & Story
- Shepard Traube
- Original Title
- Prison Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Malcolm-Browne Pictures Corp., Equity Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Wiles
Shepard Traube, Leonardo Bercovici
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Wiles
Director
Shepard Traube
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prison Train about?
Gangsters plan an assassination of a rival while he rides the train carrying him to prison.
Who directed Prison Train?
Prison Train was directed by Gordon Wiles.
Who stars in Prison Train?
The principal cast of Prison Train includes Fred Keating, Dorothy Comingore, Clarence Muse, Faith Bacon, Alexander Leftwich.
When was Prison Train released and how long is it?
Prison Train was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.