Road to the Big House
1947, English. Directed by Walter Colmes.
He Took A Short-Cut thru the Darkness of Gangland
A bank clerk gets sent to prison after he robs his own bank. Live becomes even more difficult behind bars when he starts getting pressured to reveal where he hid the money.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 13 December 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Aubrey Wisberg
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How long is Road to the Big House?
Road to the Big House runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Road to the Big House have a post-credits scene?
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Road to the Big House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Road to the Big House is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Road to the Big House on?
Road to the Big House isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1947. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Road to the Big House?
If you liked Road to the Big House, try The Glass Key, Plunder Road, The Killer Is Loose.
Who directed Road to the Big House?
Road to the Big House (1947) was directed by Walter Colmes and stars John Shelton, Ann Doran, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.