Mutiny in the Big House
“JAIL BREAK! Snarling killers riot...and only a brave man with a prayer stands in their way to freedom!”
Synopsis
A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
Top Cast
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Charles Bickford
Father Joe Collins
Barton MacLane
Red Manson
Pat Moriarity
Prison Warden
Dennis Moore
Johnny Davis
William Royle
Captain of Guards Ed Samson
George Cleveland
Convict 'Dad' Schultz
Charley Foy
Convict Bitsy
Russell Hopton
Convict Frankie
Jeffrey Sayre
Milo
Eddie Foster
Convict Del
Jack Daley
Evans - Cell Block Guard
Dave O'Brien
Daniels
Wheeler Oakman
Benson
Charles King
Harris
Nigel De Brulier
Convict Mike Faleri
Merrill McCormick
Doc
Horace B. Carpenter
White-Haired Pedestrian
Kit Guard
Convict in Machine Shop
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews
- Original Title
- Mutiny in the Big House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Robert Hardy Andrews, Martin Mooney
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
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 Mutiny in the Big House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mutiny in the Big House about?
A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
Who directed Mutiny in the Big House?
Mutiny in the Big House was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Mutiny in the Big House?
The principal cast of Mutiny in the Big House includes Charles Bickford, Barton MacLane, Pat Moriarity, Dennis Moore, William Royle.
When was Mutiny in the Big House released and how long is it?
Mutiny in the Big House was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mutiny in the Big House?
Mutiny in the Big House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).