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San Quentin

"... Amazing Drama of Desperate Men Behind the Walls!"

May 24, 1937 1h 10m 6.5/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 1937. San Quentin is a action/drama film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, and Ann Sheridan

Synopsis

Ex-Army officer Jameson takes a job a prison guard at San Quentin. Joe, the brother of his new girlfriend May, is sentenced to the prison for robbery. When Jameson tries to separate lawbreakers from hardened criminals, badguy Hansen tries to stir up trouble by telling Joe about Jameson's interest in his sister.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 24, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (29 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • First National Pictures
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Quentin about?

Ex-Army officer Jameson takes a job a prison guard at San Quentin. Joe, the brother of his new girlfriend May, is sentenced to the prison for robbery. When Jameson tries to separate lawbreakers fro...

Who directed San Quentin?

San Quentin was directed by Lloyd Bacon.

How long is San Quentin?

San Quentin has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was San Quentin released?

San Quentin was released on May 24, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in San Quentin?

The main cast of San Quentin includes Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Barton MacLane, Joe Sawyer.