Behind the High Wall (1956)
The untold story of the BIG-HOUSE PRISON BREAK!
A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
Director: Abner Biberman
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: July 1, 1956
Cast
- Tom Tully - Frank Carmichael
- Sylvia Sidney - Hilda Carmichael
- Betty Lynn - Anne MacGregor
- John Gavin - Johnny Hutchins
- Don Beddoe - Todd 'Mac' MacGregor
- John Larch - William Kiley
- Barney Phillips - Tom Reynolds
- Ed Kemmer - Charlie Rains
- John Beradino - Carl Burkhardt
- Rayford Barnes - George Miller
Screenplay
- Richard K. Polimer (Story)
- Wallace Sullivan (Story)
- Harold Jack Bloom (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Maury Gertsman
Editing: Ted J. Kent
Production: Universal International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, prison escape, film noir, b movie
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Behind the High Wall about?
- A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
- Who directed Behind the High Wall?
- Behind the High Wall was directed by Abner Biberman.
- Who stars in Behind the High Wall?
- Behind the High Wall stars Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, Betty Lynn, John Gavin, Don Beddoe, John Larch.
- How long is Behind the High Wall?
- Behind the High Wall has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the High Wall?
- Behind the High Wall is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Behind the High Wall produced?
- Behind the High Wall was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Behind the High Wall?
- The themes of Behind the High Wall include: Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Break and Manhunt.