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Crashout is a 1955 American crime film and film noir directed by Lewis R. Foster. The story follows six convicts who escape from prison and travel together while seeking money hidden by their violent leader, played by William Bendix, with distrust and brutality steadily reducing the group's cohesion. Its ensemble also includes Arthur Kennedy, Luther Adler, William Talman, Marshall Thompson, and Gene Evans, and its prison-break structure focuses on fugitives turning against one another.
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What is Crashout about?
Crashout follows six convicts who escape from prison and travel together while searching for money hidden by their violent leader. Their distrust and brutality steadily threaten the group.
Who plays the violent leader in Crashout?
William Bendix plays the violent leader of the escaped convicts. His character's control over the hidden money helps drive the group's conflict.
When was Crashout released?
Crashout was released in 1955. Lewis R. Foster directed the American crime film and film noir.
Is Crashout mainly a prison film or a road crime film?
It begins with a prison escape but much of the tension comes from the convicts traveling together afterward. The search for hidden money turns the journey into a violent road crime story.
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