You Can't Escape Forever_
A demoted reporter (George Brent) and his girlfriend (Brenda Marshall) seek to expose a crime kingpin.
Starring
George Brent, Brenda Marshall, Gene Lockhart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
You Can't Escape Forever was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
A demoted reporter (George Brent) and his girlfriend (Brenda Marshall) seek to expose a crime kingpin.
You Can't Escape Forever is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 17m.
CAST (20)
George Brent
Steve Mitchell
Brenda Marshall
Laurie Abbott
Gene Lockhart
Carl Robelink
Roscoe Karns
'Mac' McTurk
Eduardo Ciannelli
Boss Greer
Paul Harvey
Major Turner
Edith Barrett
Madame Lucille
Erville Alderson
Mr. Crowder (uncredited)
EA
Ernie Alexander
Roy - Bridegroom (uncredited)
Jean Ames
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
JC
Jack Carr
No-Neck, Greer's Henchman (uncredited)
PC
Peggy Carson
Ruby - Bride (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Warden (uncredited)
Don DeFore
Davis - Reporter (uncredited)
Kay Deslys
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
PD
Peggy Diggins
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
John Dilson
Pop (uncredited)
Joe Downing
Varney (uncredited)
Florence Dudley
Mame (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Prison Trusty (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is You Can't Escape Forever about?
A demoted reporter (George Brent) and his girlfriend (Brenda Marshall) seek to expose a crime kingpin.
How long is You Can't Escape Forever?
You Can't Escape Forever has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in You Can't Escape Forever?
The cast of You Can't Escape Forever includes George Brent, Brenda Marshall, Gene Lockhart, Roscoe Karns, Eduardo Ciannelli.
What is the rating of You Can't Escape Forever?
You Can't Escape Forever has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Thriller