How long is Big House, U.S.A.?

Big House, U.S.A. is 1 hr 22 min long.

Who is Rollo Lamar in Big House, U.S.A.?

Broderick Crawford plays Rollo Lamar in the film.

What is Big House, U.S.A. about?

Extortionist Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) accidentally comes upon a runaway child and uses the opportunity to take the boy and demand a ransom. After collecting the money, Barker flees when he discovers the boy has accidentally fallen to his death. The FBI becomes involved, and Barker is apprehended, but without a body, he's only sentenced for extortion. In prison, Barker is placed with hardened criminal Rollo Lambert (Broderick Crawford), who plots a breakout to get the hidden ransom.

Big House, U.S.A.

Name: Big House, U.S.A.
Duration: 82
Rating: 33

NR 1 hr 22 min

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How long is Big House, U.S.A.?: Big House, U.S.A. is 1 hr 22 min long.

Who directed Big House, U.S.A.?: Howard W. Koch

Who is Rollo Lamar in Big House, U.S.A.?: Broderick Crawford plays Rollo Lamar in the film.

What is Big House, U.S.A. about?: Extortionist Jerry Barker (Ralph Meeker) accidentally comes upon a runaway child and uses the opportunity to take the boy and demand a ransom. After collecting the money, Barker flees when he discovers the boy has accidentally fallen to his death. The FBI becomes involved, and Barker is apprehended, but without a body, he's only sentenced for extortion. In prison, Barker is placed with hardened criminal Rollo Lambert (Broderick Crawford), who plots a breakout to get the hidden ransom.