House of Numbers

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House of Numbers

"Actually filmed in SAN QUENTIN"

1957

1h 30m

5.5(15 votes)

Crime

Overview

Story of twin brothers - one trying to help another escape from prison.

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10 members

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Jack Palance

Arnie Judlow / Bill Judlow

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Barbara Lang

Mrs. Ruth Judlow

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Harold J. Stone

Henry Nova - Prison Guard

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Edward Platt

The Warden

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Frank Watkins

Brother

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Timothy Carey

Frenchy (uncredited)

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Donna Martell

Lois

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Joe Turkel

Bradville - Convict

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Paul Keast

Captain of Guards

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Joel Fluellen

Ashlow

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