The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Lewis R. FosterDirector
- Lewis R. FosterScreenplay
- Mahlon MerrickOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John PaynePete Black
- Dennis O'KeefeJacob Karns
- Arleen WhelanRose Billings
- Frank FaylenCurly
- Mary AndersonMyra Johnson
- Peter HansenMichael Karns
- Richard RoberMike
- Griff BarnettPapa Emil Ludwig
- Dooley WilsonRainbow
- Arthur HunnicuttPop Brennan
- Ilka GrüningMama Ludwig
- Tex DriscollPappy
Stills
Themes
escaped convict