![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All in all, it's a different Hitch, with the usual ironical, but not too surprising, ending.įirst - correction of another reviewer's errors: it was a supposedly "fool-proof" (not fullproof) plan, and Paul/Edd Byrnes didn't "switch places" with the dead inmate in the coffin - he pushed the dead guy aside so he could lay next to him to sneak out of the prison camp as part of his escape plan. And, oh yes-guys- there's absolutely no eye candy in this 60-minutes, so be prepared for a gang of ugly screws and cons. Note too, that the cemetery markers don't bother with names, just numbers. This is definitely not a place to put in prison time no wonder Paul's desperate to get out. Also, production did a good job faking a dead-end lumberyard that the cons labor in. Too bad, because he's an unusual TV presence here. Then too, judging from his frail appearance, I'm not surprised the aged Keith would soon pass away. Who would figure that the jive talking Kookie of that detective series could actually play a hardened criminal still, he's quite good. For fans of old 77 Sunset Strip (1958-64) Byrnes' turn here comes as a revelation. Also, how's old broken-down inmate Doc (Keith) going to help since he sort of totters around. Besides, the head guard (McNally) is one arrogant son of a gun, and keeps challenging Paul to just try to escape. So how's young Paul (Byrnes) going to escape prison after all, he's got a slick reputation to protect. It's a one-note plot, but thanks to a thoughtful script and persuasive acting, the story works, though you may see the major twist coming. ![]()
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