The Noose Hangs High (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1948, The Noose Hangs High is a comedy film directed by Charles Barton, running about 77 minutes. “BUD ABBOTT LOU COSTELLO in the CHOKE of the Century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two window washers who are mistaken by Nick Craig, a bookie, as the messengers he sent for to pick up $50,000. Now the person he sent them to sent two of his men to get the money back but they found out about it. So they try to mail to Craig but a mix up has the money sent somewhere else and the woman who got it spent it. Now Craig needs the money to pay off one of his clients.
Who’s in it. The Noose Hangs High stars Bud Abbott as Ted Higgins, Lou Costello as Homer Hinchcliffe, Joseph Calleia as Nick Craig and Leon Errol as Julius Caesar 'J.C.' McBride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Noose Hangs High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Noose Hangs High page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Noose Hangs High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Noose Hangs High (1948)?
- In US, The Noose Hangs High is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Noose Hangs High worth watching?
- The Noose Hangs High holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Noose Hangs High?
- The Noose Hangs High stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Joseph Calleia, Leon Errol and Cathy Downs.
- When was The Noose Hangs High released?
- The Noose Hangs High was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.