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Big House, U.S.A
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Big House, U.S.A

1955-03-03 · 83 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Thriller · Crime

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.

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Directors
Howard W. Koch
Production companies
Bel-Air Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Broderick CrawfordBroderick CrawfordRollo Lamar
Ralph MeekerRalph MeekerGeraldo 'Jerry' Barker aka Iceman
Reed HadleyReed HadleySpecial FBI Agent James Madden
William TalmanWilliam TalmanWilliam 'Machine Gun' Mason
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Leonard M. 'Alamo' Smith
Charles BronsonCharles BronsonBenny Kelly
Felicia FarrFelicia FarrEmily Euridice Evans
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsChief Ranger Will Erickson
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyRobertson Lambert
Peter J. VotrianPeter J. VotrianDanny Lambert
Robert BrayRobert BrayRanger McCormick
William BoyettWilliam BoyettRanger at Park Exit (uncredited)
Nelson LeighNelson LeighMadden's FBI Supervisor (uncredited)
Gregg MartellGregg MartellAccomplice on Fishing Boat (uncredited)
Bill McLeanDipsy (uncredited)
Jan MerlinJan MerlinTommy (uncredited)
Joe PloskiConvict (uncredited)
Stafford ReppStafford ReppPolice Warden Machek (uncredited)
Harry WilsonHarry WilsonInmate Who Starts Fight (uncredited)

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