Directed by:
Millard KaufmanScreenplay:
Millard KaufmanCinematography:
Joseph F. BirocComposer:
Leonard RosenmanCast:
Ben Gazzara, Stuart Whitman, Vincent Price, Ray Walston, Rod Steiger, Broderick Crawford, Jack Kruschen, Sammy Davis Jr., Timothy Carey, Adam Williams (more)Plots(1)
Based on the autobiography of convicted killer John Resko (Ben Gazzara), this biographical drama looks at the crucial years between 1931 and 1949 in the convict's life. That period begins when Resko is convicted of killing a store owner and is sentenced to life in prison. After his arrival in prison Resko eventually gets involved in creating art, an activity that leads to a transformation in his character. That change became evident enough to garner the attention of the powers-that-be and by 1949, Resko receives a pardon. (official distributor synopsis)
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