The poster declares this film was “Filmed With The Naked Fury Of Fact!” Just a little while before its release, twelve prisoners managed to escape from the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City, and this is their story—the breakout itself and what followed as authorities tried to find them. Crane Wilbur both wrote and directed, with Scott Brady, Jeff Corey, and Whit Bissell appearing in front of the camera. John Alton handled the photography, and Reed Hadley narrates in a deep voice. The storyline is straightforward: prisoners escape from jail, and while a blizzard blows outside, they run into ordinary people as they attempt to avoid being recaptured. The film divides its attention among several convicts, tracking their individual journeys as they force themselves upon unsuspecting families. A sense of tension builds as we watch them try to evade capture. Brady’s portrayal of Jim Sherbondy brings a moral complexity to the proceedings; he didn't want to escape but was drawn into the situation. The characters are typical for this kind of movie, though well-acted, with Corey standing out in a particularly unsavory role. The female characters are also thoughtfully developed, portrayed as strong and independent women. Alton and Wilbur contribute to the film’s somber atmosphere through lighting choices and close-ups. It's an acceptable addition to the prison noir genre, though it doesn’t quite measure up to films like *Brute Force* or *Riot In Cell Block 11*. It earns a rating of 6 out of 10.

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