
Unchained
Unchained
Release: 1955-08-25·Runtime: 75m
CrimeDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Hall Bartlett Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
John Qualenas Leonard Haskins
Bill Kennedyas Sanders
Henry Nakamuraas Jerry Hakara (uncredited)
Robert Pattenas Swanson (uncredited)
Mack Williamsas Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
Kathryn Grantas Sally Haskins
Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirschas Steve Davitt
Chester Morrisas Kenyon Scudder
Todd Duncanas Bill Howard
Peggy Knudsenas Elaine
Tim Considineas Win Davitt
Sol Gorssas Police captain (uncredited)
Johnny Johnstonas Eddie Garrity
Jerry Parisas Joe Ravens
Stafford Reppas Mr. Miller
Don Kennedyas Mike Gladstone (uncredited)
Dexter Gordonas Saxophone Player (uncredited)
Art Gilmoreas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Barbara Haleas Mary Davitt
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