Big House, U.S.A (1955)

Name: Big House, U.S.A
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1955
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, William Talman, Lon Chaney Jr.

1h 23m United States of America

Action Thriller Crime

Plot

In a gritty crime drama, relentless kidnapper Jerry Barker, portrayed by Ralph Meeker, takes a young runaway hostage, demanding ransom for her release. As the tension escalates, Barker's actions lead him to the notorious Casabel Island Prison, where he faces the harsh realities of his choices. The narrative explores themes of desperation and morality, delving into the darker side of human nature while revealing the consequences of crime and the quest for survival.

Cast

Broderick Crawford Ralph Meeker Reed Hadley William Talman Lon Chaney Jr. Charles Bronson Felicia Farr Roy Roberts Willis Bouchey Peter J. Votrian Robert Bray William Boyett Nelson Leigh Gregg Martell Bill McLean