Prison Break
Synopsis
Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Top Cast
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Barton MacLane
Joaquin Shannon
Glenda Farrell
Jean Fenderson
Paul Hurst
Soapy
Constance Moore
Maria Shannon
Edward Pawley
Joe Fenderson
Edmund MacDonald
Chris Nelson
Ward Bond
Big Red Kincaid
Guy Usher
Warden
Victor Kilian
Old Man Fenderson
Frank Darien
Cappy
George Cleveland
Ding
Johnny Russell
Jackie
Thomas Louden
The Priest
Paul Everton
Judge at Joaquin's Trial
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Davenport
- Original Title
- Prison Break
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Dorothy Davenport, Norton S. Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Dorothy Davenport
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Break
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What is Prison Break about?
Story of a tuna fisherman who has been wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. His exemplary behavior in prison ensures that he is up for early parole. He realizes, however, that his movements will be limited, and he will be unable to join and wed his beloved. The only solution is to escape and hunt down the real killer, himself.
Who directed Prison Break?
Prison Break was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Prison Break?
The principal cast of Prison Break includes Barton MacLane, Glenda Farrell, Paul Hurst, Constance Moore, Edward Pawley.
When was Prison Break released and how long is it?
Prison Break was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prison Break?
Prison Break holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).