I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

Name: I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Genre: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Released: 1932

1932

IMDb

Mervyn LeRoy

1932·Passed·

United States

Award tierSilver

Crime Drama Film-Noir

A World War I veteran and aspiring engineer tries to re-enter civilian life. After being unwillingly caught up in a robbery, he suffers the intolerable conditions of a Southern chain gang, struggling to clear his name and prove his worth.

Cast

Glenda Farrell·Paul Muni·Helen Vinson·Noel Francis

Producers

Hal B. Wallis

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 2 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Picture

National Board of Review, USA (1932)

Best Film

Nominations (2)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1934)

Best Picture

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1934)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Paul Muni