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Release Year1951
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern
Votes31
DirectorMichael Gordon
WritersAnna Hunger, Jack Pollexfen, Oscar Saul
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Secret of Convict Lake
About The Secret of Convict Lake
After a group of convicts escapes from prison, they take refuge in the wilderness. While most of the crew are ruthless sociopaths, Jim Canfield is an innocent man who was jailed under false pretenses. When Canfield and his fellow fugitives reach an isolated farming settlement where the men are all away, it creates tension with the local women. Things get direr when rumors of hidden money arise, and Canfield discovers that the man who framed him is part of the community.
Directed by Michael Gordon, The Secret of Convict Lake leans on a strong ensemble — Glenn Ford, Gene Tierney, Zachary Scott — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1951.
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