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Convicts 4, also known as Reprieve, is a 1962 American neo noir crime film starring Ben Gazzara and directed by Millard Kaufman. The film is a fictionalized version of the life of death row convict John Resko, who wrote his autobiography: Reprieve.
- Reprieve; the Testament of John Resko, 1959 Autobiography, by John Resko
- Leonard Rosenman
- A. Ronald Lubin
Convicts 4: Directed by Millard Kaufman. With Ben Gazzara, Stuart Whitman, Ray Walston, Vincent Price. After his death sentence is commuted to life in prison, John Resko (Ben Gazzara) is transferred from Sing-Sing to Dannemora Prison where, with the help of a humane prison guard, he becomes a rehabilitated man and a successful painter.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Millard Kaufman
- 1963-02-07
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A convicted killer discovers a talent for art while behind bars. Cast & Crew. Read More. Millard Kaufman. Director. Ben Gazzara. John Resko. Stuart Whitman. Principal keeper. Ray Walston. Iggy. Vincent Price. Carl Carmer. Rod Steiger. Tiptoes. Photos & Videos. View All.
Convicts 4 (1962) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
177M subscribers. Subscribed. 11. Emmy Award-winner Ben Gazzara ("Happiness," "The Big Lebowski") portrays a convicted killer who, when he receives a reprieve from a date with the electric chair,...
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Summaries. After his death sentence is commuted to life in prison, John Resko (Ben Gazzara) is transferred from Sing-Sing to Dannemora Prison where, with the help of a humane prison guard, he becomes a rehabilitated man and a successful painter. A semi-fictionalized version of John Resko 's incarceration is presented.
Overview. After his death sentence is commuted to life in prison, John Resko is transferred from Sing-Sing to Dannemora where, with the help of a humane prison guard, he becomes a rehabilitated man and a successful painter. Millard Kaufman. Director, Screenplay. John Resko. Author.
