Behind the High Wall

Jul 1, 1956

1h 25m

★ 5.5

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

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