Cell 2455 Death Row
“THE BEST-SELLER ACTUALLY WRITTEN IN THE DEATH CELL!”
Synopsis
A Death Row inmate uses his prison law studies to fight for his life. Based on a true story.
Top Cast
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William Campbell
Whit Whittier
R. Wright Campbell
Whit as a boy (as Robert Campbell)
Marian Carr
Doll
Kathryn Grant
Jo-Anne
Vince Edwards
Hamilton
Allen Nourse
Serl Whittier
Diane DeLaire
Hallie Whittier
Bart Braverman
Whit, as a Young Boy (as Bart Bradley)
Paul Dubov
Al
Tyler MacDuff
Nugent
Buck Kartalian
Monk
Eleanor Audley
Blanche
Thom Carney
Hatcheck Charlie
Joseph Forte
Lawyer (as Joe Forte)
Howard Wright
Judge
Harvey Stephens
Warden
Joe Turkel
Curly
Joel Allen
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt
- Original Title
- Cell 2455 Death Row
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Jack DeWitt, Caryl Chessman
Fred Jackman Jr.
Henry Batista
Wallace MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Fred F. Sears
Director
Henry Batista
Editor
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Jack DeWitt
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 Cell 2455 Death Row
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What is Cell 2455 Death Row about?
A Death Row inmate uses his prison law studies to fight for his life. Based on a true story.
Who directed Cell 2455 Death Row?
Cell 2455 Death Row was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Cell 2455 Death Row?
The principal cast of Cell 2455 Death Row includes William Campbell, R. Wright Campbell , Marian Carr, Kathryn Grant, Vince Edwards.
When was Cell 2455 Death Row released and how long is it?
Cell 2455 Death Row was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is Cell 2455 Death Row based on a book or true story?
Cell 2455 Death Row is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Caryl Chessman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cell 2455 Death Row?
Cell 2455 Death Row holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).