The Threat

"KILLER IN JAILBREAK on vengeance trail!"

Dec 1 1949 Approved 1h 6m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A violent escaped con and his gang kidnap the police detective and DA who put him behind bars.

Plot

At Folsom State Prison, several inmates escape...including killer Arnold Kluger, who swore revenge on the detective and district attorney responsible for his conviction. Despite precautions, the two men are soon in Kluger's power, together with showgirl Carol whom he suspects of informing on him. At a shack in the California desert, Kluger, two henchmen, and four hostages wait, and wait, for an escape plane that may never come.

Written by

Dick Irving Hyland, Hugh King

Directed by

Felix E. Feist

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,271
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA