House of Numbers

House of Numbers

House of Numbers

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House of Numbers

"Actually filmed in SAN QUENTIN"

1957

1h 30m

5.7(16 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Jack Palance

Arnie Judlow / Bill Judlow

Jack Palance

Acting

Barbara Lang

Mrs. Ruth Judlow

Barbara Lang

Acting

Harold J. Stone

Henry Nova - Prison Guard

Harold J. Stone

Acting

Edward Platt

The Warden

Edward Platt

Acting

Frank Watkins

Brother

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Acting

Timothy Carey

Frenchy (uncredited)

Timothy Carey

Acting

Donna Martell

Lois

Donna Martell

Acting

Joe Turkel

Bradville - Convict

Joe Turkel

Acting

Paul Keast

Captain of Guards

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Acting

Joel Fluellen

Ashlow

Joel Fluellen

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