Behind the High Wall

Jul 1, 1956

1h 25m

★ 5.1

The untold story of the BIG-HOUSE PRISON BREAK!

Overview

A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Behind the High Wall Trailers

Cast

Frank Carmichael

Tom Tully

Hilda Carmichael

Sylvia Sidney

Anne MacGregor

Betty Lynn

Johnny Hutchins

John Gavin

Todd 'Mac' MacGregor

Don Beddoe

William Kiley

John Larch

Tom Reynolds

Barney Phillips

Charlie Rains

Ed Kemmer

Carl Burkhardt

John Beradino

George Miller

Rayford Barnes

Roy Burkhardt

Nicky Blair

Morgan

David Garcia

Micheal Smith is released from prison after serving four long years for a crime that he claims he did not commit. Within a few hours of his release, a man offers Michael a ride in his truck. From that moment on, the madness begins and the past slaps him in the face. The driver makes an attempt on Michael's life but he manages to escape, this time. The madman relentlessly pursues his, killing everyone in his path, and forcing Michael to play his deadly games.

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6.3

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5.2

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5.8

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7.2

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