My Six Convicts (My 6 Convicts) (1952)
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Stanley Kramer's production unit at Columbia Pictures was known for its willingness to tackle subject matter that was not necessarily "box office" (much to the dismay, of course, of Columbia head man Harry Cohn!) Adapted by Michael Blankfort from the autobiography by Donald Powell… More Stanley Kramer's production unit at Columbia Pictures was known for its willingness to tackle subject matter that was not necessarily "box office" (much to the dismay, of course, of Columbia head man Harry Cohn!) Adapted by Michael Blankfort from the autobiography by Donald Powell Wilson, My Six Convicts is the true story of a prison psychologist and his efforts to "reach" his incarcerated patients. John Beal plays the Donald Powell Wilson counterpart, herein known simply as Doc. Convinced that psychological rehabilitation is, indeed, an option, Doc overcomes a great deal of opposition -- from both prison officials and prisoners -- to test out his theories. Once he's won the confidence of hardened safecracker James Connie (Millard Mitchell), Doc is able to bring five more convicts into his circle: murderous mobster Punch Pinero (Gilbert Roland); alcoholic, self-sacrificing Blivens Scott (Marshall Thompson); holdup man Clem Randall (Alf Kjellin); psychopathic killer Dawson (Harry Morgan -- yes, that Harry Morgan); and embezzler Steve Kopac (Jay Adler). These six cons learn to make their life behind bars not only tolerable but productive, and in so doing pass on their new outlook on life to their fellow inmates. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, My Six Convicts is essentially a comedy, with the all-male cast working together in seamless perfection. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Hugo Fregonese
- Genres
- Drama, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 20, 1952 Wide
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Cast
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Millard Mitchell
as James Connie
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Gilbert Roland
as Punch Pinero
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John Beal
as Doc
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Marshall Thompson
as Blivens Scott
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Alf Kjellin
as Clem Randall
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Henry Morgan
as Dawson
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Jay Adler
as Steve Kopac
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Regis Toomey
as Dr. Gordon
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Fay Roope
as Warden Potter
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Carleton Young
as Capt. Haggerty
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John Marley
as Knotty Johnson
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Russ Conway
as Dr. Hughes
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Byron Foulger
as Doc Brint
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Jack Carr
as Higgins
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Carol Savage
as Mrs. Randall
- Wesley Addy
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Charles Buchinsky
as Jocko
- Dick Cogan
- Dick Curtis
- George Eldredge
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Joe Haworth
as Convict 9670
- Paul Hoffman
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Dan Jackson
as Convict 1538
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Chester Jones
as Convict 7546
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Fred Kelsey
as Store Detective
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Joe McTurk
as Big Benny
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Eddie Parker
as Guard on Dump Truck
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Barney Phillips
as Baker Foreman
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Vincent Renno
as Convict 9919
- Peter Virgo
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Frank Mitchell
as Convict 3007
- Allen Mathews
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Joe Palma
as Convict Driver
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John Monaghan
as Guard
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Harry Stanton
as Banker
