House of Numbers

House of Numbers

5.7IMDb Score
Released:1957-09-12
Duration:90 min
Director:Russell Rouse
Actors:Jack Palance, Barbara Lang, Harold J. Stone, Edward Platt, Frank Watkins
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

Story of twin brothers - one trying to help the other escape from prison.

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