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

No Image

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

No Image

Acting

Joel Fluellen

Ashlow

Joel Fluellen

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