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Castle on the Hudson
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Castle on the Hudson

1940-02-17 · 77 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama

A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.

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Directors
Anatole Litvak
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John GarfieldJohn GarfieldTommy Gordon
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanKay Manners
Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienWarden Walter Long
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithSteve Rockford
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillDistrict Attorney
Jerome CowanJerome CowanEd Crowley
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsGuinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsMike Cagle
John LitelJohn LitelPrison Chaplain
Margot StevensonMargot StevensonAnn Rockford
Willard RobertsonWillard RobertsonRagan
Edward PawleyEdward PawleyBlack Jack
Billy WayneBilly WaynePete
Nedda HarriganNedda HarriganMrs. Long
Wade BotelerWade BotelerPrincipal Keeper
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperGoldie
Robert StrangeRobert StrangeJoe Morris
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffBill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsKelner - the Fink (uncredited)
Nat CarrNat CarrReporter (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerIntake Guard (uncredited)

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