---
title: "Gaolbreak"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gaolbreak-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 257024
imdb_id: "tt0056008"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 61
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gaolbreak (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gaolbreak-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gaolbreak is a 1962 British second feature crime film. Directed by Francis Searle, the production was written by A.R. Rawlinson. The film stars Peter Reynolds, Avice Landone, and Carol White. The story follows an honest news agent who comes to the realization that his two sons are corrupt. The plot develops further when one criminal son is imprisoned and the other brother breaks him out of jail in order to enlist his help with a job. The feature has a runtime of one hour and one minute and was released in Great Britain on April 2, 1962. It falls under the genres of crime and drama. Additional details regarding the full cast and crew, as well as viewing options, are cataloged across various film reference databases such as The Movie Database and Plex.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Francis Searle
- **Networks / Studios**: Butcher's Film Service

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Reynolds** as *Eddie Wallis*
- **Avice Landone** as *Mrs. Wallis*
- **John Blythe** as *Slim*
- **Carol White** as *Carol Marshall*
- **Marianne Stone** as *Mrs. Marshall*
- **Robert Fyfe** as *Wally*
- **Michael Beint** as *Prison Officer*
- **David Kernan** as *Len Rogerson*
- **David Gregory** as *Ron Wallis*
- **Robert Desmond** as *Page*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Gaolbreak online?
Gaolbreak is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Gaolbreak worth watching?
Gaolbreak holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Gaolbreak and when was it released?
Gaolbreak is a feature film with a runtime of 61 minutes. It was released in 1962. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Gaolbreak?
Gaolbreak was directed by Francis Searle.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gaolbreak — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/257024)
- [Gaolbreak - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaolbreak)
- [Gaolbreak (1962) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/257024-gaolbreak/cast)
- [Gaolbreak (1962) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/jailbreak-1962/credits)

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