San Quentin
“SAGA OF THRILLING CONFLICT, ROMANCE AND REGENERATION!”
Synopsis
An ex-con sets up a program to straighten out hard-core prisoners. Things don't go as planned.
Top Cast
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Lawrence Tierney
Jim Roland
Barton MacLane
Nick Taylor
Marian Carr
Betty Richards
Harry Shannon
Warden Kelly
Carol Forman
Ruthie
Joe Devlin
'Broadway' Johnson
Tom Keene
Hal Schaeffer
Tony Barrett
Steve Marlowe
Lee Bonnell
Joe Carzoni
Robert Clarke
Tommy North
Raymond Burr
Jeff Torrance
Lewis E. Lawes
Prologue Speaker
Robert Dudley
Fuller (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Rev. Eckles (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Dixon (uncredited)
Larry Nunn
Danny (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
Pete Moley (uncredited)
Herbert Rawlinson
Dr. Stanton (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green, Lawrence Kimble, Arthur A. Ross
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- San Quentin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Howard J. Green, Lawrence Kimble, Arthur A. Ross, Martin Mooney
Paul Sawtell
Frank Redman
Marvin Coil
Martin Mooney, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Martin Mooney
Writer
Arthur A. Ross
Screenplay
Martin Mooney
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Marvin Coil
Editor
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 San Quentin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is San Quentin about?
An ex-con sets up a program to straighten out hard-core prisoners. Things don't go as planned.
Who directed San Quentin?
San Quentin was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in San Quentin?
The principal cast of San Quentin includes Lawrence Tierney, Barton MacLane, Marian Carr, Harry Shannon, Carol Forman.
When was San Quentin released and how long is it?
San Quentin was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for San Quentin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for San Quentin was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for San Quentin?
San Quentin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).