High Wall
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Synopsis
Steven Kenet, suffering from a recurring brain injury, appears to have strangled his wife. Having confessed, he's committed to an understaffed county asylum full of pathetic inmates. There, Dr. Ann Lorrison is initially skeptical about Kenet's story and reluctance to undergo treatment. But against her better judgement, she begins to doubt his guilt.
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High Wall (1947)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-12
Top Cast
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Robert Taylor
Steven Kenet
Audrey Totter
Dr. Ann Lorrison
Herbert Marshall
Willard I. Whitcombe
Dorothy Patrick
Helen Kenet
H.B. Warner
Mr. Slocum
Warner Anderson
r. George Poward
Moroni Olsen
Dr. Philip Dunlap
John Ridgely
Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)
Morris Ankrum
Dr. Stanley Griffin
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Kenet
Vince Barnett
Henry Cronner
Jonathan Hale
Emory Garrison
Charles Arnt
Sidney X. Hackle
Ray Mayer
Tom Delaney
Robert Hyatt
Richard Kenet (as Bobby Hyatt)
Russell Arms
Patient Awaiting Discharge Hearing (uncredited)
John Beck
Patient (uncredited)
Eula Guy
Miss Vera Mercer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Lester Cole, Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- High Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Bernhardt
Lester Cole, Sydney Boehm, Alan R. Clark, Bradbury Foote
Bronislau Kaper
Paul Vogel
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Bernhardt
Director
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Lester Cole
Screenplay
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 High Wall
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What is High Wall about?
Steven Kenet, suffering from a recurring brain injury, appears to have strangled his wife. Having confessed, he's committed to an understaffed county asylum full of pathetic inmates. There, Dr. Ann Lorrison is initially skeptical about Kenet's story and reluctance to undergo treatment. But against her better judgement, she begins to doubt his guilt.
Who directed High Wall?
High Wall was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Who stars in High Wall?
The principal cast of High Wall includes Robert Taylor, Audrey Totter, Herbert Marshall, Dorothy Patrick, H.B. Warner.
When was High Wall released and how long is it?
High Wall was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for High Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Wall was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Wall?
High Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).