Twelve Miles Out
“A fighting, love-making, devil-may-care outlaw of the high seas.”
Synopsis
Jerry always wins in his rivalry with Red over women, gunrunning, and diamond smuggling. While running booze into the U.S. during Prohibition, Jerry seizes Jane's seaside home. When she tries to turn him in, he kidnaps her and her fiance John. Jane, now in love with Jerry, must watch as Jerry and Red shoot it out on board Jerry's boat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- William Anthony McGuire, A.P. Younger
- Original Title
- Twelve Miles Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
William Anthony McGuire, A.P. Younger
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Irving Thalberg
Producer
William Anthony McGuire
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twelve Miles Out
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What is Twelve Miles Out about?
Jerry always wins in his rivalry with Red over women, gunrunning, and diamond smuggling. While running booze into the U.S. during Prohibition, Jerry seizes Jane's seaside home. When she tries to turn him in, he kidnaps her and her fiance John. Jane, now in love with Jerry, must watch as Jerry and Red shoot it out on board Jerry's boat.
Who directed Twelve Miles Out?
Twelve Miles Out was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in Twelve Miles Out?
The principal cast of Twelve Miles Out includes John Gilbert, Ernest Torrence, Joan Crawford, Eileen Percy, Paulette Duval.
When was Twelve Miles Out released and how long is it?
Twelve Miles Out was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.