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Mutiny in the Big House
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Mutiny in the Big House

1939-10-24 · 83 min · ★ 5.3

Drama · Crime

A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...

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Directors
William Nigh
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles BickfordCharles BickfordFather Joe Collins
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneRed Manson
Pat MoriarityPat MoriarityPrison Warden
Dennis MooreDennis MooreJohnny Davis
William RoyleWilliam RoyleCaptain of Guards Ed Samson
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandConvict 'Dad' Schultz
Charley FoyCharley FoyConvict Bitsy
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonConvict Frankie
Jeffrey SayreJeffrey SayreMilo
Eddie FosterConvict Del
Jack DaleyEvans - Cell Block Guard
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienDaniels
Wheeler OakmanWheeler OakmanBenson
Charles KingCharles KingHarris
Nigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierConvict Mike Faleri
Merrill McCormickDoc
Horace B. CarpenterHorace B. CarpenterWhite-Haired Pedestrian
Kit GuardKit GuardConvict in Machine Shop
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenMr. Scott
John IrwinConvict

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