Behind the High Wall (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1956, Behind the High Wall is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Abner Biberman, running about 85 minutes. “The untold story of the BIG-HOUSE PRISON BREAK!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.
Who’s in it. Behind the High Wall stars Tom Tully as Frank Carmichael, Sylvia Sidney as Hilda Carmichael, Betty Lynn as Anne MacGregor and John Gavin as Johnny Hutchins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Behind the High Wall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the High Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the High Wall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the High Wall (1956)?
- In US, Behind the High Wall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the High Wall worth watching?
- Behind the High Wall holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the High Wall?
- Behind the High Wall stars Tom Tully, Sylvia Sidney, Betty Lynn, John Gavin and Don Beddoe.
- When was Behind the High Wall released?
- Behind the High Wall was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.