Two Way Stretch
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
84 min
Release Date
1960-12-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
50
Vote Average
6.7
Peter Sellers
Dodger Lane
Maurice Denham
The Governor
Lionel Jeffries
Chief P.O. Sidney Crout
David Lodge
Jelly Knight
Bernard Cribbins
Lennie Price
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Soapy Stevens
Irene Handl
Mrs. Price
George Woodbridge
Chief P.O. Jenkins
Liz Fraser
Ethel
John Harvey
Governor Rockhampton Prison
Beryl Reid
Miss Pringle
Noel Hood
Miss Prescott
Myrette Morven
Miss Meakin
Edwin Brown
Warder Charlie
Cyril Chamberlain
Gate Warder (Day)
Wallas Eaton
Gate Warder (Night)
Andrew Downie
Garden Warder
Thorley Walters
Col. Parkright
Mario Fabrizi
Jones
Warren Mitchell
Tailor
Arthur Mullard
Fred
Vivienne Martin
Fred's Wife
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