Stanley Kramer's once controversial drama of racial tension and tolerance scored nine Oscar nominations (it won for Cinematography and for Story/Screenplay) and was named Best Film of 1958 by the N.Y. Film Critic's Circle and the Golden Globes.

Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis give riveting performances as fugitives from a Southern chain gang, uncomfortably shackled to one another. The two must overcome their mutual hatred and develop a taste for teamwork if they want to continue their run for freedom.

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