Movie

High Wall

“So tense! So taut! It closes in on you like a high wall!”

★ 6.4(29)19471h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Release date: 1947-12-17
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

High Wall — trailer

About High Wall

High Wall is a 1947 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Robert Taylor, Audrey Totter and Herbert Marshall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch High Wall in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Steven Kenet, suffering from a recurring brain injury, appears to have strangled his wife. Having confessed, he's committed to an understaffed county asylum full of pathetic inmates. There, Dr. Ann Lorrison is initially skeptical about Kenet's story and reluctance to undergo treatment. But against her better judgement, she begins to doubt his guilt.

Cast

Robert Taylor

Steven Kenet

Audrey Totter

Dr. Ann Lorrison

Herbert Marshall

Willard I. Whitcombe

Dorothy Patrick

Helen Kenet

H.B. Warner

Mr. Slocum

Warner Anderson

r. George Poward

Moroni Olsen

Dr. Philip Dunlap

John Ridgely

Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)

Morris Ankrum

Dr. Stanley Griffin

Elisabeth Risdon

Mrs. Kenet

Vince Barnett

Henry Cronner

Jonathan Hale

Emory Garrison

Themes & keywords

asylumfilm noirstrangulationpost world war iidoctor patient relationshipframed for murderbrain injurymurder confessionmurdered wifeinnocent man imprisonedwar veteran with amnesia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch High Wall in Italy?+

High Wall is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is High Wall on Netflix?+

High Wall is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is High Wall?+

High Wall has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in High Wall?+

High Wall stars Robert Taylor, Audrey Totter, Herbert Marshall, Dorothy Patrick and H.B. Warner.

When did High Wall come out?+

High Wall is a 1947 movie directed by Curtis Bernhardt.

What genre is High Wall?+

High Wall is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed High Wall?+

High Wall was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.