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The Big House (1930)

3.7 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 27min
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Synopsis:
After being convicted of manslaughter, drunk driver Kent Marlowe is inducted into the rigours of prison life. He befriends fellow cons "Machine Gun" Butch Schmidt and John Morgan. Together they bristle at the prison's deplorable conditions and especially the inhumane policies of their cruel warden. Rising tensions culminate in a prison riot that may shake the institution to it's core.
Actors:
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Directors:
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Writers:
Frances Marion, Joseph Farnham
Others:
Douglas Shearer
Genres:
Classics, Drama, Thrillers
Collections:
Behind Bars: Visit These Essential Prison Films, Oscar Nominations Competition 2023
Awards:

1931 Oscar Best Writing Story and Screenplay

1931 Oscar Best Sound

BBFC:
Release Date:
Not released
Run Time:
87 minutes

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