Behind the High Wall
"The untold story of the BIG-HOUSE PRISON BREAK!"
Originally released in 1956. Behind the High Wall is a crime/drama film. directed by Abner Biberman. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, and Betty Lynn
Synopsis
A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Tully
as Frank Carmichael
Sylvia Sidney
as Hilda Carmichael
Betty Lynn
as Anne MacGregor
John Gavin
as Johnny Hutchins
Don Beddoe
as Todd 'Mac' MacGregor
John Larch
as William Kiley
Barney Phillips
as Tom Reynolds
Ed Kemmer
as Charlie Rains
John Beradino
as Carl Burkhardt
Rayford Barnes
as George Miller
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
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.
How long is Behind the High Wall?
Behind the High Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Behind the High Wall released?
Behind the High Wall was released on July 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the High Wall?
The main cast of Behind the High Wall includes Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, Betty Lynn, John Gavin, Don Beddoe.