Two-Way Stretch

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Overview

Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1960-12-20
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 84 min

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