20,000 Years in Sing Sing
“MEN without WOMEN...MEN without HOPE! smash their lives to pieces against their STEEL CHAINS!”
Synopsis
Brash hoodlum Tom Connors enters Sing Sing cocksure of himself and disrespectful toward authority, but his tough but compassionate warden changes him.
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20,000 Years In Sing Sing (1932)Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-30
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Tommy Connors
Bette Davis
Fay Wilson
Arthur Byron
Warden Paul Long
Lyle Talbot
Bud Saunders
Warren Hymer
Hype
Louis Calhern
Joe Finn
Spencer Charters
Officer Daniels (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Death Row Convict Mike (uncredited)
Lucille Collins
Girl with Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)
James Donlan
First Reporter (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
Inmate (uncredited)
Rockliffe Fellowes
Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)
Sam Godfrey
Second Reporter (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
Warden Long's Daughter (uncredited)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Prisoner at Rockpile (uncredited)
Arthur Hoyt
Dr. Meeker (uncredited)
Harold Huber
Death Row Convict Tony (uncredited)
Jack La Rue
Prisoner at Check-In (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Brown Holmes, Wilson Mizner
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Brown Holmes, Wilson Mizner, Lewis E. Lawes, Courtney Terrett, Robert Lord
Bernhard Kaun
Barney McGill
George Amy
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Brown Holmes
Screenplay
Wilson Mizner
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Bernhard Kaun
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 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
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What is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing about?
Brash hoodlum Tom Connors enters Sing Sing cocksure of himself and disrespectful toward authority, but his tough but compassionate warden changes him.
Who directed 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
The principal cast of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing includes Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Arthur Byron, Lyle Talbot, Warren Hymer.
When was 20,000 Years in Sing Sing released and how long is it?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 20,000 Years in Sing Sing was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
Is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing based on a book or true story?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis E. Lawes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
20,000 Years in Sing Sing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).