Movie: You Can't Escape Forever

Top 10 Billed Cast

George Brent
George Brent

Steve Mitchell

Brenda Marshall
Brenda Marshall

Laurie Abbott

Gene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart

Carl Robelink

Roscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns

'Mac' McTurk

Eduardo Ciannelli
Eduardo Ciannelli

Boss Greer

Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey

Major Turner

Edith Barrett
Edith Barrett

Madame Lucille

Erville Alderson
Erville Alderson

Mr. Crowder (uncredited)

Ernie Alexander
Ernie Alexander

Roy - Bridegroom (uncredited)

Jean Ames
Jean Ames

Telephone Operator (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    A demoted reporter (George Brent) and his girlfriend (Brenda Marshall) seek to expose a crime kingpin.

  • Release Date

    1942-10-10

  • Average

    5.4

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
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    English
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