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Convicts 4

Ben Gazzara plays John Resko, a man whose death sentence is commuted to life in prison. He is transferred to Dannemora Prison, where he transforms into a rehabilitated individual and a successful painter with the support of a compassionate prison guard.

John, a death row inmate, is given a reprieve and transferred to Dannemora after killing a toy store owner over a Christmas present. Initially struggling to adjust, he forms friendships with fellow prisoners and dreams of escaping to be a good father to his daughter. With the help of a prison official, John discovers his artistic talents, leading to an unexpected outcome.

Info about Convicts 4

Studio(s): Kaufman-Lubin Productions, Allied Artists Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 15, 1962

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,200,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Crime