United States / Mar 03, 1955
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Roy Roberts | Chief Ranger Will Erickson |
| Willis Bouchey | Robertson Lambert |
| Peter J. Votrian | Danny Lambert |
| Robert Bray | Ranger McCormick |
| William Boyett | Ranger at Park Exit (uncredited) |
| Nelson Leigh | Madden's FBI Supervisor (uncredited) |
| Gregg Martell | Accomplice on Fishing Boat (uncredited) |
| Bill McLean | Dipsy (uncredited) |
| Jan Merlin | Tommy (uncredited) |
| Joe Ploski | Convict (uncredited) |
| Stafford Repp | Police Warden Machek (uncredited) |
| Harry Wilson | Inmate Who Starts Fight (uncredited) |
Genres
ActionThrillerCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Big House, U.S.A |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bel-Air Productions |
| Release date | 3 marzo 1955 |
| Production | Aubrey Schenck |
| Writer | John C. Higgins, George W. George, George F. Slavin |
| Editing | John F. Schreyer |
| Cinematography | Gordon Avil |
| Assistant directors | Howard W. Koch |
| Camera operators | Gordon Avil |
| Additional photography | Gordon Avil |
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| Production design | Charles D. Hall |
| Art direction | Charles D. Hall |
| Set decoration | Charles D. Hall |
| Music | Paul Dunlap |
| Sound | Paul Dunlap |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Mar 02, 1956 / 18
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