Big House, U.S.A (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Big House, U.S.A is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 83 minutes. “5 KILLER CONVICTS BREAK OUT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough and realistic crime drama unfolds as merciless kidnapper Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) demands ransom paid against a young runaway whose fate lands Barker in Casabel Island Prison.
Who’s in it. Big House, U.S.A stars Broderick Crawford as Rollo Lamar, Ralph Meeker as Geraldo 'Jerry' Barker aka Iceman, Reed Hadley as Special FBI Agent James Madden and William Talman as William 'Machine Gun' Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Big House, U.S.A has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big House, U.S.A page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big House, U.S.A 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 Big House, U.S.A (1955)?
- In US, Big House, U.S.A is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big House, U.S.A worth watching?
- Big House, U.S.A holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big House, U.S.A?
- Big House, U.S.A stars Broderick Crawford, Ralph Meeker, Reed Hadley, William Talman and Lon Chaney Jr..
- When was Big House, U.S.A released?
- Big House, U.S.A was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.