The Break

The Break

The "perfect crime"... of a mystery fugitive!

1963•1h 12m•6.5/10

Crime

Ratings

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6.5/10(7)

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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Production

Mancunian Films, Planet Film Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Tony Britton

Tony Britton

Greg Parker

William Lucas

William Lucas

Jocko Thomas

Eddie Byrne

Eddie Byrne

Judd Tredegar

Robert Urquhart

Robert Urquhart

Pearson

Sonia Dresdel

Sonia Dresdel

Sarah

Edwin Richfield

Edwin Richfield

Moses

Gene Anderson

Gene Anderson

Jean Tredegar

Christina Gregg

Christina Gregg

Sue Thomas

John Junkin

John Junkin

Harry

Marshall Jones

Jim

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