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Castle on the Hudson

film by Litvak [1940]

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Castle on the Hudson is a 1940 American crime drama film directed by Anatole Litvak. It is a remake of the 1932 film 20,000 Years in Sing Sing.1

The film stars John Garfield as a jewel thief who is sentenced to prison and Ann Sheridan as his girlfriend. The plot follows Garfield's character as he navigates life in prison and his relationship with Sheridan's character. The film was produced by Warner Bros. and is noted for its performances and its depiction of prison life.1

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