Gang Busters

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Gang Busters

"Now -- For the first time -- It explodes"

1955

1h 14m

5.8(10 votes)

Crime

Overview

A life-long criminal continues his practice of breaking out of Oregon State Prison – much to the frustration of the police.

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9 members

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Myron Healey

John Omar Pinson

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Don C. Harvey

Det. Lt. Walsh

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Sam Edwards

Wayne Long

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Frank Gerstle

Det. Fuller

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Robert Armstrong

Det. Tim Nolan

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Frank Richards

Slug Bennett

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Kate MacKenna

Landlady

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Rusty Wescoatt

Mike Denike

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Joyce Jameson

Girl in Car

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