Synopsis
James Lake (Raymond St. Jacques) is an escaped black convict imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit. Leslie Whitlock (Kevin McCarthy) offers James money to kill his wife, Ellen (Dana Wynter). He declines and tries to look up his old flame Lily (Barbara McNair), but discovers his own brother is now married to the sultry nightclub singer. James returns to Leslie, and the trio travel towards a mountain retreat. James and Ellen escape and try to find the murderer who had framed James years before.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles MartinDirector
- Charles MartinWriter
Cast
- Dana WynterEllen Whitlock
- Raymond St. JacquesJames Lake
- Kevin McCarthyLeslie Whitlock
- Barbara McNairLily
- John RussellSheriff
- Ann PrentissThelma Wilson
- Royal DanoCarl Blair
- Steve SandorHarry
- Susan Seaforth HayesSally Blair
- James CraigPolice Chief Jim
- Arthur O'ConnellProsecutor
- Don NewsomeWilliam Lake
Stills
Themes
fugitiveracism