My Six Convicts
| My Six Convicts | |
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| Directed by | Hugo Fregonese |
| Written by | Michael Blankfort Donald Powell Wilson (book) |
| Produced by | Stanley Kramer |
| Starring | John Beal Gilbert Roland Millard Mitchell Marshall Thompson |
| Cinematography | Guy Roe |
| Edited by | Gene Havlick |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.1 million (US rentals)[1] |
My Six Convicts is an American 1952 comedy-drama film adapted from the autobiographical book written by Donald Powell Wilson (titled "My Six Convicts: A Psychologist's Three Years in Fort Leavenworth"). The film was adapted for the screen by Michael Blankfort and directed by Hugo Fregonese.
While vintage prints of Wilson's text can be found online,[2] the film adaptation has never seen a home video release. As such, it has almost faded into obscurity, and it is primarily remembered for Millard Mitchell having won a Golden Globe Award for his performance as Connie.
Plot
My Six Convicts is the true story of a prison psychologist (John Beal) and his attempts to get through to his incarcerated patients. While dealing with serious issues, the film was created in comedic form. While the film is true to the overall spirit of the book, dramatic license was taken with the adaptation and certain events (e.g., the failed prison break and the resulting death of an innocent inmate) are fictional and were created solely to add dramatic elements to the film.
Primary cast
- John Beal as Doc
- Gilbert Roland as Punch Pinero
- Millard Mitchell as James Connie
- Marshall Thompson as Blivens Scott
- Alf Kjellin as Clem Randall
- Jay Adler as Steve Kopac
- Harry Morgan as Dawson
- Charles Bronson as Jocko
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Millard Mitchell | Won |
| Directors Guild of America Awards | Outstanding Directing – Feature Film | Hugo Fregonese | Nominated |
References
- ^ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953
- ^ My Six Convicts in All Departments at amazon.com
External links
- My Six Convicts at IMDb
- My Six Convicts at Rotten Tomatoes
- My Six Convicts at AllMovie
- My Six Convicts at the TCM Movie Database
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