The Last Mile (1959)
10/10
Grim, gripping story of a desperate prison break
6 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
All the actors give good, strong performances, with Mickey Rooney as the leader of a doomed prison break attempt. All the actors are believable, with Alan Bunce as the Warden and Frank Overton as a priest especially fine.

, The ensemble cast is made up of lesser known actors, but that doesn't matter , as all involved do a fantastic job of bringing their various characters to life. The frightened new guy, the soft spoken Black prisoner, the sneering guard who watches over them,, Rooney as a ferocious convict capable of compassion for his cell mates, are all totally convincing.

This is a very intense movie that is not for the faint hearted. Well worth seeing if you get a chance.
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