I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932, English. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Six sticks of dynamite that blasted his way to freedom … and awoke America’s conscience!
A World War I veteran’s dreams of becoming a master architect evaporate in the cold light of economic realities. Things get even worse when he’s falsely convicted of a crime and sent to work on a chain gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 9 November 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Burns, Howard J. Green, Brown Holmes
- Budget
- $196K
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What I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is based on
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is based on a true story.
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang: quick answers
Is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 238 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang on?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
If you liked I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, try Sing Sing, Riot in Cell Block 11, The Great Escape.
Who directed I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars Paul Muni, Glenda Farrell, Helen Vinson.
What is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang based on?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is based on a true story.