Review of Big House, U.S.A (1955) by Monsieur R — 04 Nov 2010
Prison film tells it like it should be. Filmed without special effects, has all the bars, cops, guards and wardens plus inmates that make prison a living hell. An 80% film because its just 10% better than most anything made today or in the last so many years.
Stars a fellow nicknamed The Iceman for his robot like personality, unfeeling, uncaring. He is ruthless to be sure. The inmates know it too. Oscar winner Broderick Crawford (Best Actor) is an inmate as well. Also, Lon Chaney Jr. is in this. Tough guy Charles Bronson (The Mechanic, Death Wish) also stars as inmate.
This is a story about prisons. Like it or not.
Original Release Date: Mar 26, 1955.
A tough and realistic crime drama unfold as ruthless convicts execute a successful prison escape and secure $200,000 in hidden ransom money.
Cast.
Broderick Crawford.
Charles Bronson.
Lon Chaney Jr.
Ralph Meeker.
William Talman.
Crew.
Cinematographer: Gordon Avil.
Composer: Paul Dunlap.
Production Designer: Charles D. Hall.
Director: Howard W. Koch.
Editor: John F. Schreyer.
Screenplay: George F. Slavin.
Producer: Aubrey Schenck.
This review of Big House, U.S.A (1955) was written by Monsieur R on 04 Nov 2010.
Big House, U.S.A has generally received mixed reviews.
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