Review of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) by Ryan A — 17 Feb 2012

This pre-code look at the penal system and justice still resonates.

This review of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) was written by Ryan A on 17 Feb 2012.

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang has generally received very positive reviews.

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This movie was rough. Being on a Chain Gang is clearly a horrible fate. They held nothing back on this one…

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By Ken T (997) on 04 Jan 2010

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By Nick M (1,532) on 12 Mar 2010

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