About
This fact-based prison drama tells the tale of a band of prisoners living in the innovative 2,600-acre prison at Chino, California. The place takes a humanistic approach to reform and there are no armed guards, no lockups and no uniforms. The underlying philosophy is that if these things are not there, the prisoners will not want to escape, and will instead accept their punishment. A new inmate arrives and soon accustoms himself to the new idea. The story includes the Oscar nominated song Unchained Melody.
Theatrical
Aug 25, 1955
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Cast
Full credits →E
Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch
Steve Davitt
B
Barbara Hale
Mary Davitt
C
Chester Morris
Kenyon Scudder
J
Johnny Johnston
Eddie Garrity
P
Peggy Knudsen
Elaine
J
Jerry Paris
Joe Ravens
J
John Qualen
Leonard Haskins
T
Tim Considine
Win Davitt
S
Stafford Repp
Mr. Miller
B
Bill Kennedy
Sanders
K
Kathryn Grant
Sally Haskins
R
Robert Patten
Swanson (uncredited)
M
Mack Williams
Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
S
Sol Gorss
Police captain (uncredited)
H
Henry Nakamura
Jerry Hakara (uncredited)
D
Don Kennedy
Mike Gladstone (uncredited)
D
Dexter Gordon
Saxophone Player (uncredited)
A
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
