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6.5 / 10(10 votes)IMDbNR19521h 44mUnited States of America

My Six Convicts

“IT'S THE HUMAN SIDE OF THE MEN INSIDE THE BIG HOUSE!”

Synopsis

A psychologist takes on the daunting task of getting into the mind of prisoners. He must gain the trust and cooperation from a group of men who have no reason to help him and who might enjoy killing him.

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My Six Convicts (1952) - Badass Charles Bronson in prison.avi

Type: Clip • Published 2011-09-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 20, 1952

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hugo Fregonese
Screenplay & Story
Michael Blankfort
Original Score
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Title
My Six Convicts
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Studios
Stanley Kramer Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hugo Fregonese

Screenplay & Story

Michael Blankfort, Donald Powell Wilson

Original Score & Music

Dimitri Tiomkin

Director of Photography

Guy Roe

Film Editing

Gene Havlick

Producers

Stanley Kramer

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Donald Powell Wilson

Department Leadership Roster

Hugo Fregonese

Hugo Fregonese

Director

Michael Blankfort

Screenplay

Stanley Kramer

Stanley Kramer

Producer

Rudolph Sternad

Production Design

Guy Roe

Director of Photography

Gene Havlick

Editor

Dimitri Tiomkin

Dimitri Tiomkin

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Six Convicts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is My Six Convicts about?

A psychologist takes on the daunting task of getting into the mind of prisoners. He must gain the trust and cooperation from a group of men who have no reason to help him and who might enjoy killing him.

Who directed My Six Convicts?

My Six Convicts was directed by Hugo Fregonese.

Who stars in My Six Convicts?

The principal cast of My Six Convicts includes Millard Mitchell, Gilbert Roland, John Beal, Marshall Thompson, Alf Kjellin.

When was My Six Convicts released and how long is it?

My Six Convicts was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

Who composed the musical score for My Six Convicts?

The original motion picture soundtrack for My Six Convicts was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.

Is My Six Convicts based on a book or true story?

My Six Convicts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Powell Wilson".

What is the age rating and content advisory for My Six Convicts?

My Six Convicts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).