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Revolt in the Big House

Revolt in the Big House

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Revolt in the Big House

"The Biggest, Toughest Thriller Of Them All! A raw, violent world of caged men unleashed! Killers and lifers blasting over the big wall!"

1958

1h 19m

6.3(10 votes)

Crime

Overview

A crime boss tries to cause a riot and prison break while behind bars.

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10 featured cast members

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Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Lou Gannon

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

Rudy Hernandez

Timothy Carey

Timothy Carey

Ed 'Bugsy' Kyle

John Qualen

John Qualen

Doc

Sam Edwards

Sam Edwards

Al

John Dennis

John Dennis

Red

Walter Barnes

Guard Capt. Starkey

Frank Richards

Frank Richards

Jake

Emile Meyer

Emile Meyer

Warden

Arline Hunter

Arline Hunter

Girl

Creative team

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Written by: Daniel James
Eugène Lourié
Produced by: David Diamond

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