Overview

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.

Cast

Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, William Talman, Lon Chaney Jr., Charles Bronson, Felicia Farr, Roy Roberts

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Frequently asked

What is "Big House, U.S.A" about?

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.

When was "Big House, U.S.A" released?

Big House, U.S.A was released in 1955.

Who stars in "Big House, U.S.A"?

The cast includes Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, William Talman.