Movie

Behind Prison Gates

“"BETTER TO DIE IN A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM THAN A LIVING DEATH BEHIND BARS!"”

★ 10.0(1)19391h 3m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Barton
Release date: 1939-07-28
Runtime: 1h 3m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About Behind Prison Gates

Behind Prison Gates is a 1939 movie in the Crime, Drama and Action genres, directed by Charles Barton, starring Brian Donlevy, Julie Bishop and Joseph Crehan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind Prison Gates in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An agent for the state attorney general poses as a convict to learn about bank loot.

Cast

Brian Donlevy

Agent Norman Craig / Red Murray

Julie Bishop

Sheila Murray (as Jacqueline Wells)

Joseph Crehan

Prison Warden O'Neil

Paul Fix

Convict Petey Ryan

George Lloyd

Convict Marty Conroy

Dick Curtis

Capt. Simmons

Richard Fiske

Agent Lyman

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind Prison Gates in Canada?+

Behind Prison Gates is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Behind Prison Gates on Netflix?+

Behind Prison Gates is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Behind Prison Gates?+

Behind Prison Gates has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who stars in Behind Prison Gates?+

Behind Prison Gates stars Brian Donlevy, Julie Bishop, Joseph Crehan, Paul Fix and George Lloyd.

When did Behind Prison Gates come out?+

Behind Prison Gates is a 1939 movie directed by Charles Barton.

What genre is Behind Prison Gates?+

Behind Prison Gates is Crime, Drama and Action film.

Who directed Behind Prison Gates?+

Behind Prison Gates was directed by Charles Barton.