Behind Prison Gates
“"BETTER TO DIE IN A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM THAN A LIVING DEATH BEHIND BARS!"”
Synopsis
An agent for the state attorney general poses as a convict to learn about bank loot.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, Leslie T. White
- Original Title
- Behind Prison Gates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Arthur T. Horman, Leslie T. White
Allen G. Siegler
Richard Fantl
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Leslie T. White
Screenplay
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
Richard Fantl
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Behind Prison Gates.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Behind Prison Gates.
B-Movies
Best of the Worst + MST3K + RiffTrax + TMDb b-movie keyword, filtered to low-budget, non-acclaimed features.
Similar Titles to Behind Prison Gates
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.8
8.3
8.7
6.6
8.4
7.3
7.1
7.3
7.7
7.2
6.9
7.5
6.2
5.7
5.7
7.2
6.5
5.5
More Like Behind Prison Gates
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Prison Gates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind Prison Gates about?
An agent for the state attorney general poses as a convict to learn about bank loot.
Who directed Behind Prison Gates?
Behind Prison Gates was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Behind Prison Gates?
The principal cast of Behind Prison Gates includes Brian Donlevy, Julie Bishop, Joseph Crehan, Paul Fix, George Lloyd.
When was Behind Prison Gates released and how long is it?
Behind Prison Gates was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind Prison Gates?
Behind Prison Gates holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).