Hell's Highway
“Right here in America... and don't you forget it!”
Synopsis
A prison-camp convict learns that his younger brother will soon be joining him behind bars.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Frank 'Duke' Ellis
Tom Brown
John 'Johnny' Ellis
Rochelle Hudson
Mary Ellen
C. Henry Gordon
Blacksnake Skinner
Oscar Apfel
William Billings
Stanley Fields
F.E. Whiteside
John Arledge
Joe Carter
Warner Richmond
Captain Pop-Eye Jackson
Charles Middleton
Matthew the Hermit
Louise Beavers
Rascal's Sweetheart at Visitor's Center (uncredited)
Clarence Muse
Rascal
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Tasker, Samuel Ornitz, Rowland Brown
- Original Score
- Clarence Muse
- Original Title
- Hell's Highway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland Brown
Robert Tasker, Samuel Ornitz, Rowland Brown
Clarence Muse
Edward Cronjager
William Hamilton
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Tasker
Writer
Rowland Brown
Director
Samuel Ornitz
Writer
Rowland Brown
Writer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
William Hamilton
Editor
Clarence Muse
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell's Highway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell's Highway about?
A prison-camp convict learns that his younger brother will soon be joining him behind bars.
Who directed Hell's Highway?
Hell's Highway was directed by Rowland Brown.
Who stars in Hell's Highway?
The principal cast of Hell's Highway includes Richard Dix, Tom Brown, Rochelle Hudson, C. Henry Gordon, Oscar Apfel.
When was Hell's Highway released and how long is it?
Hell's Highway was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell's Highway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell's Highway was composed by Clarence Muse.