Mutiny in the Big House

NR
1h 23m
1939
4.4 /10 (5)

JAIL BREAK! Snarling killers riot...and only a brave man with a prayer stands in their way to freedom!

Overview

A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-10-24

Top Billed Cast

Charles Bickford

Father Joe Collins

Barton MacLane

Red Manson

Pat Moriarity

Prison Warden

Dennis Moore

Johnny Davis

William Royle

Captain of Guards Ed Samson

George Cleveland

Convict 'Dad' Schultz

Charley Foy

Convict Bitsy

Russell Hopton

Convict Frankie

Jeffrey Sayre

Milo

Eddie Foster

Convict Del

Jack Daley

Evans - Cell Block Guard

Dave O'Brien

Daniels

Wheeler Oakman

Benson

Charles King

Harris

Nigel De Brulier

Convict Mike Faleri

Merrill McCormick

Doc

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