The Violent and the Damned (1962)

Run convict. Run from the sun. ... the cry is escape now or die!

The Violent and the Damned (1962) poster

When chain gang prisoners attack their guards, some of the hardened criminals escape Brazil's infamous Anchieta Prison amidst all the pick-ax carnage. The government dispatches a machine-gun squad to round up the fugitives, who have fled by foot and boat and now have begun to turn on each other.

Director: Carlos Hugo Christensen, Jerry Warren
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Gnatalli, Ruy Alvez
Cinematography: Mario Pagés
Editing: José Cañizares
Production: A.D.P. Pictures Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

prison, militia, escaped convict, convict

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Violent and the Damned about?
When chain gang prisoners attack their guards, some of the hardened criminals escape Brazil's infamous Anchieta Prison amidst all the pick-ax carnage. The government dispatches a machine-gun squad to round up the fugitives, who have fled by foot and boat and now have begun to turn on each other.
Who directed The Violent and the Damned?
The Violent and the Damned was directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen, Jerry Warren.
Who stars in The Violent and the Damned?
The Violent and the Damned stars Arturo de Córdova, Carlos Cotrim, Sadi Cabral, Tônia Carrero, Allan Lima, Wilton Franco.
How long is The Violent and the Damned?
The Violent and the Damned has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is The Violent and the Damned?
The Violent and the Damned is a Drama film.
Where was The Violent and the Damned produced?
The Violent and the Damned was produced in United States of America.