Unchained
"What keeps them from crashing out?"
Originally released in 1955. Unchained is a crime/drama film. directed by Hall Bartlett. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Barbara Hale, and Chester Morris
Synopsis
This fact-based prison drama tells the tale of a band of prisoners living in the innovative 2,600-acre prison at Chino, California. The place takes a humanistic approach to reform and there are no armed guards, no lockups and no uniforms. The underlying philosophy is that if these things are not there, the prisoners will not want to escape, and will instead accept their punishment. A new inmate arrives and soon accustoms himself to the new idea. The story includes the Oscar nominated song Unchained Melody.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hall Bartlett Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unchained about?
This fact-based prison drama tells the tale of a band of prisoners living in the innovative 2,600-acre prison at Chino, California. The place takes a humanistic approach to reform and there are no ...
Who directed Unchained?
Unchained was directed by Hall Bartlett.
How long is Unchained?
Unchained has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Unchained released?
Unchained was released on August 25, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Unchained?
The main cast of Unchained includes Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Barbara Hale, Chester Morris, Todd Duncan, Johnny Johnston.