Condemned (1929): cast, story & where to watch

1929 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1929, Condemned is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 86 minutes. “A kiss that cannot be forgotten!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Suave thief Colman is sent to Devil's Island, where he becomes romantically involved with the wife of sadistic warden Digges.

Who’s in it. Condemned stars Ronald Colman as Michel, Ann Harding as Madame Vidal, Louis Wolheim as Jacques Duval and Dudley Digges as Jean Vidal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Condemned has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Condemned page.

If you liked it. Fans of Condemned tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Condemned (1929)?
In US, Condemned is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Condemned worth watching?
Condemned holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Condemned?
Condemned stars Ronald Colman, Ann Harding, Louis Wolheim, Dudley Digges and William Elmer.
When was Condemned released?
Condemned was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.