The Glass House
Synopsis
Adapted from a story by Truman Capote ("In Cold Blood"), the world of the prison convict is open to the viewer. As the story develops, one thing becomes clear. As in the outside world, there is a "system"; and just as on the outside, there is accommodation, honesty, cynicism, violence and all the other factors that make up our society. The film follows the three newcomers, it records the grim, terrifying, sometimes fascinating events that occur.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Screenplay & Story
- Wyatt Cooper, Truman Capote
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Glass House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Gries
Wyatt Cooper, Truman Capote
Billy Goldenberg
Jules Brenner
Department Leadership Roster
Wyatt Cooper
Writer
Tom Gries
Director
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
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What is The Glass House about?
Adapted from a story by Truman Capote ("In Cold Blood"), the world of the prison convict is open to the viewer. As the story develops, one thing becomes clear. As in the outside world, there is a "system"; and just as on the outside, there is accommodation, honesty, cynicism, violence and all the other factors that make up our society. The film follows the three newcomers, it records the grim, terrifying, sometimes fascinating events that occur.
Who directed The Glass House?
The Glass House was directed by Tom Gries.
Who stars in The Glass House?
The principal cast of The Glass House includes Alan Alda, Vic Morrow, Clu Gulager, Billy Dee Williams, Kristoffer Tabori.
When was The Glass House released and how long is it?
The Glass House was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass House was composed by Billy Goldenberg.