02 Aug 1986
A Better Tomorrow
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.
San Quentin
SAGA OF THRILLING CONFLICT, ROMANCE AND REGENERATION!
An ex-con sets up a program to straighten out hard-core prisoners. Things don't go as planned.
Top Billed Cast
Lawrence Tierney Jim Roland
Barton MacLane Nick Taylor
Marian Carr Betty Richards
Harry Shannon Warden Kelly
Carol Forman Ruthie
Joe Devlin 'Broadway' Johnson
Tom Keene Hal Schaeffer
Tony Barrett Steve Marlowe
Lee Bonnell Joe Carzoni
Robert Clarke Tommy North
Raymond Burr Jeff Torrance
Robert Dudley Fuller (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson Rev. Eckles (uncredited)
Byron Foulger Dixon (uncredited)
Larry Nunn Danny (uncredited)
Harry Tyler Pete Moley (uncredited)
Herbert Rawlinson Dr. Stanton (uncredited)
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