AWOL for almost twenty years, this brutal and breakneck hostage yarn is powered by one of Edward G. Robinson's most vicious performances. Gangster Vince Canelli (Eddie G.) makes a daring prison break on the day of his execution, holing up with a group of horrified hostages. Who will survive? Fregonese's vigorous direction and stark imagery courtesy of the great Stanley Cortez (The Magnificent Ambersons) abet Robinson as he chews apart the scenery and his fellow cast members. A rarity is revived for NOIR CITY!