Big House, U.S.A
"5 KILLER CONVICTS BREAK OUT!"
Originally released in 1955. Big House, U.S.A is a action/thriller film. directed by Howard W. Koch. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, and Reed Hadley
Synopsis
A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as merciless kidnapper Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) demands ransom paid against a young runaway whose fate lands Barker in Casabel Island Prison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Broderick Crawford
as Rollo Lamar
Ralph Meeker
as Geraldo 'Jerry' Barker aka Iceman
Reed Hadley
as Special FBI Agent James Madden
William Talman
as William 'Machine Gun' Mason
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Leonard M. 'Alamo' Smith
Charles Bronson
as Benny Kelly
Felicia Farr
as Emily Euridice Evans
Roy Roberts
as Chief Ranger Will Erickson
Willis Bouchey
as Robertson Lambert
Peter J. Votrian
as Danny Lambert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bel-Air Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big House, U.S.A about?
A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as merciless kidnapper Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) demands ransom paid against a young runaway whose fate lands Barker in Casabel Island Prison.
Who directed Big House, U.S.A?
Big House, U.S.A was directed by Howard W. Koch.
How long is Big House, U.S.A?
Big House, U.S.A has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Big House, U.S.A released?
Big House, U.S.A was released on March 3, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big House, U.S.A?
The main cast of Big House, U.S.A includes Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, William Talman, Lon Chaney Jr..