20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1932, 20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 78 minutes. “MEN without WOMEN...MEN without HOPE! smash their lives to pieces against their STEEL CHAINS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brash hoodlum Tom Connors enters Sing Sing cocksure of himself and disrespectful toward authority, but his tough but compassionate warden changes him.
Who’s in it. 20,000 Years in Sing Sing stars Spencer Tracy as Tommy Connors, Bette Davis as Fay Wilson, Arthur Byron as Warden Paul Long and Lyle Talbot as Bud Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 20,000 Years in Sing Sing 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 20,000 Years in Sing Sing page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 20,000 Years in Sing Sing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing worth watching?
- 20,000 Years in Sing Sing holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing?
- 20,000 Years in Sing Sing stars Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Arthur Byron, Lyle Talbot and Warren Hymer.
- When was 20,000 Years in Sing Sing released?
- 20,000 Years in Sing Sing was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.