Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — The Steel Cage Character Profile

About Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages"

An inmate involved in a planned breakout who hesitates and experiences second thoughts after his brother Frank is seriously wounded during the confrontation.

Character Facts

Played by

John Ireland

Appears in

The Steel Cage (1954)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — Alliance Partner — Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" (Lawrence Tierney)

  Co-conspirators in a coordinated escape attempt.

• Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — Alliance Partner — Square, Convict, segment "The Hostages" (Lyle Talbot)

  Brothers and accomplices in the escape plot.

• Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — Conflict Opponent — Warden Clinton T. Duffy (Paul Kelly)

  Authority figure facing direct rebellion from inmates.

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