Chain Gang
"It was legal murder until a reporter and his girl dared to get the inside story!"
Originally released in 1950. Chain Gang is a crime/action film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas Kennedy, Emory Parnell, and William Phillips
Synopsis
Crusading newspaperman Cliff Roberts masquerades as a prison guard to document inhuman conditions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Kennedy
as Cliff Roberts, aka Jack Granger
Emory Parnell
as Capt. Duncan
William Phillips
as Roy Snead
Don C. Harvey
as Lead Guard Langley
Harry Cheshire
as Editor Daniel "Pop" O'Donnell
Marjorie Lord
as Rita McKelvey
Thurston Hall
as John McKelvey, news publisher
Billy Lechner
as Eddie Jones, convict with sore foot
Larry Steers
as Committee Chairman
Herbert Rawlinson
as Senator Holden
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chain Gang about?
Crusading newspaperman Cliff Roberts masquerades as a prison guard to document inhuman conditions.
Who directed Chain Gang?
Chain Gang was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is Chain Gang?
Chain Gang has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Chain Gang released?
Chain Gang was released on November 1, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chain Gang?
The main cast of Chain Gang includes Douglas Kennedy, Emory Parnell, William Phillips, Don C. Harvey, Harry Cheshire.