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8.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19371h 9mUnited States of America

Bad Guy

Synopsis

A power-company troubleshooter has his brother get him out of prison by running high voltage to the bars of his cell.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 27, 1937

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edward L. Cahn
Screenplay & Story
Harry Ruskin, Earl Felton
Original Title
Bad Guy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edward L. Cahn

Screenplay & Story

Harry Ruskin, Earl Felton

Department Leadership Roster

Harry Ruskin

Harry Ruskin

Screenplay

Edward L. Cahn

Edward L. Cahn

Director

Earl Felton

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bad Guy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Guy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bad Guy about?

A power-company troubleshooter has his brother get him out of prison by running high voltage to the bars of his cell.

Who directed Bad Guy?

Bad Guy was directed by Edward L. Cahn.

Who stars in Bad Guy?

The principal cast of Bad Guy includes Bruce Cabot, Virginia Grey, Edward Norris, Jean Chatburn, Cliff Edwards.

When was Bad Guy released and how long is it?

Bad Guy was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Guy?

Bad Guy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).