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Douglas Kennedy
Cliff Roberts, aka Jack Granger
Emory Parnell
Capt. Duncan
William Phillips
Roy Snead
Don C. Harvey
Lead Guard Langley
Harry Cheshire
Editor Daniel "Pop" O'Donnell
Marjorie Lord
Rita McKelvey
Thurston Hall
John McKelvey, news publisher
Billy Lechner
Eddie Jones, convict with sore foot
Larry Steers
Committee Chairman
Herbert Rawlinson
Senator Holden
George Eldredge
Guard Adams
Rusty Wescoatt
Guard Yates
William Tannen
Harry Cleaver
Rick Vallin
Mr. Dennison
Frank Wilcox
Lloyd Killgallen (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughan
Mrs. Briggs (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Dr. Evans (uncredited)
William Fawcett
Zeke (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original Title
- Chain Gang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chain Gang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chain Gang about?
Crusading newspaperman Cliff Roberts masquerades as a prison guard to document inhuman conditions.
Who directed Chain Gang?
Chain Gang was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Chain Gang?
The principal cast of Chain Gang includes Douglas Kennedy, Emory Parnell, William Phillips, Don C. Harvey, Harry Cheshire.
When was Chain Gang released and how long is it?
Chain Gang was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.