Castle on the Hudson
“The big John Garfield thrill !”
Synopsis
A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
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Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2011-06-08
Top Cast
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John Garfield
Tommy Gordon
Ann Sheridan
Kay Manners
Pat O'Brien
Warden Walter Long
Burgess Meredith
Steve Rockford
Henry O'Neill
District Attorney
Jerome Cowan
Ed Crowley
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Mike Cagle
John Litel
Prison Chaplain
Margot Stevenson
Ann Rockford
Willard Robertson
Ragan
Edward Pawley
Black Jack
Billy Wayne
Pete
Nedda Harrigan
Mrs. Long
Wade Boteler
Principal Keeper
Barbara Pepper
Goldie
Robert Strange
Joe Morris
Eddie Acuff
Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
Kelner - the Fink (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Brown Holmes, Courtney Terrett, Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Castle on the Hudson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Brown Holmes, Courtney Terrett, Seton I. Miller, Lewis E. Lawes
Adolph Deutsch
Arthur Edeson
Thomas Richards
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Anatole Litvak
Director
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
Courtney Terrett
Screenplay
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Thomas Richards
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle on the Hudson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castle on the Hudson about?
A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
Who directed Castle on the Hudson?
Castle on the Hudson was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in Castle on the Hudson?
The principal cast of Castle on the Hudson includes John Garfield, Ann Sheridan, Pat O'Brien, Burgess Meredith, Henry O'Neill.
When was Castle on the Hudson released and how long is it?
Castle on the Hudson was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle on the Hudson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle on the Hudson was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
Is Castle on the Hudson based on a book or true story?
Castle on the Hudson is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis E. Lawes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Castle on the Hudson?
Castle on the Hudson holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).