Unchained (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Unchained is a drama and crime film directed by Hall Bartlett, running about 75 minutes. “What keeps them from crashing out?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Unchained stars Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch as Steve Davitt, Barbara Hale as Mary Davitt, Chester Morris as Kenyon Scudder and Todd Duncan as Bill Howard, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unchained page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unchained tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unchained (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unchained change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Unchained?
- Unchained stars Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Barbara Hale, Chester Morris, Todd Duncan and Jerry Paris.
- When was Unchained released?
- Unchained was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.