Road to the Big House (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1947, Road to the Big House is a crime film directed by Walter Colmes, running about 74 minutes. “He Took A Short-Cut thru the Darkness of Gangland” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bank clerk gets sent to prison after he robs his own bank. Live becomes even more difficult behind bars when he starts getting pressured to reveal where he hid the money.
Who’s in it. Road to the Big House stars John Shelton as Eddie Clark, Ann Doran as Agnes Clark, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Butch McQuinn and Richard Bailey as Clyde Sutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Road to the Big House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road to the Big House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road to the Big House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road to the Big House (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Road to the Big House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Road to the Big House worth watching?
- Road to the Big House holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road to the Big House?
- Road to the Big House stars John Shelton, Ann Doran, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Richard Bailey and Joseph Allen.
- When was Road to the Big House released?
- Road to the Big House was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.