Official movie poster for Gang Busters (1955), a crime film

Gang Busters(1955)

Now -- For the first time -- It explodes

5.8(9)1h 14m1955-06-17
Crime

Gang Busters Synopsis

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

Gang Busters (1955) is a crime film directed by Bill Karn, released on June 17, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Myron Healey, Don C. Harvey, Sam Edwards and Frank Gerstle. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.

Director:
Bill Karn
Writers:
Bill Karn, Phillips Lord
Cinematographer:
William H. Clothier
Production:
Film Division of General Teleradio, Visual Drama Inc.
Status:
Released

Gang Busters (1955) Trailer

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Gang Busters Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 9 ratings.

CinemaSerf

5/10

This format was well worn on TV and the wireless by the time we got to the movie iteration, and so the production is actually quite refined by the standards of the day. This story centres around a serial criminal John Pinson (Myron Healy) who escapes from prison and gets recaptured with relentless regularity - but each time he increases his network of allies who help him continue to escape. The storyline here is…

Reviewed on November 14, 2022

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Gang Busters – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Gang Busters online?

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Gang Busters (1955) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Gang Busters?

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The main cast of Gang Busters (1955) includes Myron Healey, Don C. Harvey, Sam Edwards, Frank Gerstle and Robert Armstrong. The film was directed by Bill Karn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Gang Busters released?

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Gang Busters was released on June 17, 1955 and runs for 1h 14m.

Is Gang Busters worth watching?

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Gang Busters (1955) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Gang Busters?

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Yes. The official Gang Busters trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.