The Break
“The "perfect crime"... of a mystery fugitive!”
Synopsis
A group of inmates escape from Dartmoor prison. They hide out in the English country side but are doggedly chased by police.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Baker
- Original Score
- Brian Fahey
- Original Title
- The Break
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Mancunian Films, Planet Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Philip Baker, Jane Baker
Brian Fahey
Basil Emmott
Peter Pitt
Tom Blakeley
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Baker
Screenplay
Lance Comfort
Director
Jane Baker
Writer
Peter Pitt
Editor
Brian Fahey
Original Music Composer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Tom Blakeley
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Break
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Break about?
A group of inmates escape from Dartmoor prison. They hide out in the English country side but are doggedly chased by police.
Who directed The Break?
The Break was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in The Break?
The principal cast of The Break includes Tony Britton, William Lucas, Eddie Byrne, Robert Urquhart, Sonia Dresdel.
When was The Break released and how long is it?
The Break was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Break?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Break was composed by Brian Fahey.