
Unchained
This fact-based prison drama tells the tale of a band of prisoners living in the innovative 2,600-acre prison at Chino, California. The place takes a humanistic approach to reform and there are no armed guards, no lockups and no uniforms. The underlying philosophy is that if these things are not there, the prisoners will not want to escape, and will instead accept their punishment. A new inmate arrives and soon accustoms himself to the new idea. The story includes the Oscar nominated song Unchained Melody.
Release Date: 1955-08-25
Crime
Drama
Casts

Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch
as Steve Davitt

Barbara Hale
as Mary Davitt

Chester Morris
as Kenyon Scudder

Todd Duncan
as Bill Howard

Johnny Johnston
as Eddie Garrity

Peggy Knudsen
as Elaine

Jerry Paris
as Joe Ravens

John Qualen
as Leonard Haskins

Tim Considine
as Win Davitt

Stafford Repp
as Mr. Miller