Revolt in the Big House

A crime boss tries to cause a riot and prison break while behind bars.

Cast

Gene Evans

as Lou Gannon

Robert Blake

as Rudy Hernandez

Timothy Carey

as Ed 'Bugsy' Kyle

John Qualen

as Doc

Sam Edwards

as Al

John Dennis

as Red

Walter Barnes

as Guard Capt. Starkey

Frank Richards

as Jake

Emile Meyer

as Warden

Arline Hunter

as Girl

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