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20,000 Years in Sing Sing

1932·Movie·NR·78 min·★ 6.4(47)

“MEN without WOMEN...MEN without HOPE! smash their lives to pieces against their STEEL CHAINS!”

Brash hoodlum Tom Connors enters Sing Sing cocksure of himself and disrespectful toward authority, but his tough but compassionate warden changes him.

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About 20,000 Years in Sing Sing

20,000 Years in Sing Sing is a 1932 English-language crime and drama film directed by Michael Curtiz. The cast is led by Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Arthur Byron. It has a runtime of 1h 18m.

20,000 Years in Sing Sing was produced by First National Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 24, 1932, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Michael Curtiz
Writers
Brown Holmes, Wilson Mizner
Release date
December 24, 1932
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
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20,000 Years in Sing Sing cast & crew

20,000 Years in Sing Sing was directed by Michael Curtiz and written by Brown Holmes and Wilson Mizner.

The cast features Spencer Tracy as Tommy Connors, Bette Davis as Fay Wilson, Arthur Byron as Warden Paul Long, Lyle Talbot as Bud Saunders, Warren Hymer as Hype, and Louis Calhern as Joe Finn.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernhard Kaun, cinematography is by Barney McGill, and it was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.

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Cast of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Tommy Connors

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Fay Wilson

Arthur Byron

Arthur Byron

Warden Paul Long

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Bud Saunders

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Hype

Louis Calhern

Louis Calhern

Joe Finn

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Officer Daniels (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

G. Pat Collins

Death Row Convict Mike (uncredited)

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Lucille Collins

Girl with Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)

James Donlan

James Donlan

First Reporter (uncredited)

Mike Donlin

Mike Donlin

Inmate (uncredited)

Rockliffe Fellowes

Rockliffe Fellowes

Friend Helping Tommy (uncredited)

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20,000 Years in Sing Sing runs 1 hours 18 minutes (78 minutes).

▸What is 20,000 Years in Sing Sing rated?

20,000 Years in Sing Sing is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 47 ratings.

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