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Behind the High Wall

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A group prison breakout goes from bad to worse when the desperate warden tries to steal the gang's dough.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1956-07-01

Runtime: 85 mins

Director: Abner Biberman

Spoken language: English

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Original title: Behind the High Wall

Production Companies: Universal International Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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