Behind the High Wall(1956)
The untold story of the BIG-HOUSE PRISON BREAK!
Behind the High Wall Synopsis
A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
Behind the High Wall (1956) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Abner Biberman, released on July 1, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, Betty Lynn and John Gavin. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Abner Biberman
- Writers:
- Richard K. Polimer, Wallace Sullivan, Harold Jack Bloom
- Producers:
- Stanley Rubin
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Behind the High Wall (1956) Trailer
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Behind the High Wall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Tully
as Frank Carmichael
Sylvia Sidney
as Hilda Carmichael
Betty Lynn
as Anne MacGregor
John Gavin
as Johnny Hutchins
Don Beddoe
as Todd 'Mac' MacGregor
John Larch
as William Kiley
Barney Phillips
as Tom Reynolds
Ed Kemmer
as Charlie Rains
John Beradino
as Carl Burkhardt
Rayford Barnes
as George Miller
- Nicky Blair
Nicky Blair
as Roy Burkhardt
- David Garcia
David Garcia
as Morgan
Key crew
Directed by Abner Biberman, written by Richard K. Polimer, Wallace Sullivan and Harold Jack Bloom, produced by Stanley Rubin.
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Behind the High Wall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 12 ratings.
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Behind the High Wall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the High Wall online?
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Behind the High Wall (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Behind the High Wall?
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The main cast of Behind the High Wall (1956) includes Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, Betty Lynn, John Gavin and Don Beddoe. The film was directed by Abner Biberman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the High Wall released?
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Behind the High Wall was released on July 1, 1956 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Behind the High Wall worth watching?
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Behind the High Wall (1956) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Behind the High Wall?
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Yes. The official Behind the High Wall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.