Behind the High Wall

1956 NR 1h 25m 6.5

A group of convicts break out of prison, killing a guard, kidnapping the warden and forcing a reluctant inmate to accompany them. However, when a car accident kills everyone except the warden and the inmate hostage, the warden steals...

A group of convicts break out of prison, killing a guard, kidnapping the warden and forcing a reluctant inmate to accompany them. However, when a car accident kills everyone except the warden and the inmate hostage, the warden steals $100,000 of the gang's money, then when police arrive he accuses the inmate of the guard's murder in order to cover up his own crime.

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Info about Behind the High Wall

Studio(s): Universal International Pictures

Originally Released: Jul 01, 1956

Production Country: United States

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir