The Last Mile (1959 film)

The Last Mile is a 1959 American drama film noir directed by Howard W. Koch starring Mickey Rooney.[1] The film is a remake of a 1932 film of the same name starring Preston Foster.

The Last Mile
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHoward W. Koch
Written byMilton Subotsky
Seton I. Miller
Based onthe play The Last Mile
by John Wexley
Produced byMax Rosenberg
Milton Subotsky
StarringMickey Rooney
Alan Bunce
Frank Conroy
Leon Janney
Frank Overton
CinematographyJoseph Brun
Edited byRobert Brockman
Pat Jaffe
Music byVan Alexander
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • January 21, 1959 (1959-01-21)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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In a death row cell block nine inmates are scheduled for execution. Then "Killer" John Mears (Rooney) comes along. His viciousness infects the environment and his plans to break out of prison are the catalyst for tragedy.

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