Behind the High Wall
“The untold story of the BIG-HOUSE PRISON BREAK!”
Synopsis
A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
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Behind the High Wall
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-12
Top Cast
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Tom Tully
Frank Carmichael
Sylvia Sidney
Hilda Carmichael
Betty Lynn
Anne MacGregor
John Gavin
Johnny Hutchins
Don Beddoe
Todd 'Mac' MacGregor
John Larch
William Kiley
Barney Phillips
Tom Reynolds
Ed Kemmer
Charlie Rains
John Beradino
Carl Burkhardt
Rayford Barnes
George Miller
Nicky Blair
Roy Burkhardt
David Garcia
Morgan
Peter Leeds
First Detective
James Hyland
Second Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abner Biberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Jack Bloom
- Original Title
- Behind the High Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abner Biberman
Harold Jack Bloom, Richard K. Polimer, Wallace Sullivan
Maury Gertsman
Ted J. Kent
Stanley Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Abner Biberman
Director
Stanley Rubin
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Harold Jack Bloom
Screenplay
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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 Behind the High Wall
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What is Behind the High Wall about?
A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
Who directed Behind the High Wall?
Behind the High Wall was directed by Abner Biberman.
Who stars in Behind the High Wall?
The principal cast of Behind the High Wall includes Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, Betty Lynn, John Gavin, Don Beddoe.
When was Behind the High Wall released and how long is it?
Behind the High Wall was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind the High Wall?
Behind the High Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).