Plunder Road is a crime drama film released in 1957, directed by Hubert Cornfield and starring Gene Raymond, Jeanne Cooper, and Wayne Morris. The movie revolves around a gang of criminals who pull off a daring heist, stealing $3 million worth of platinum from a train in California. The gang's plan is to stash the precious metal in the trunk of a car and then transport it to another location.
As they hit the road, tensions within the group begin to rise. Each member is aware that they are now being hunted by the police and must lay low until they can decide what to do with the loot. The group includes the mastermind behind the heist, the driver of the car, a former convict, and a reluctant female member who is forced to join them.
The audience is taken on a suspenseful and thrilling ride as the gang tries to evade the authorities and decides how best to split the loot. With the police hot on their heels, the crooks struggle to keep their cool, leading to a series of mistrust and betrayals within the group.
Along the way, they also encounter various obstacles, including a mechanic who becomes suspicious of them and a highway patrolman who stops them for a minor traffic violation. As the net closes in, the gang realizes they may have to take drastic steps to avoid capture.
The movie culminates in a thrilling and tense chase sequence, with the authorities pursuing the gang as they race towards the coast. Will the crooks get away with their ill-gotten gains or will the long arm of the law catch up with them? Plunder Road is a gripping and suspenseful crime drama that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the last frame.