Castle on the Hudson (1940): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Castle on the Hudson is a 1940 crime drama directed by Anatole Litvak, starring John Garfield as Tommy Gordon, Philip Morris and Pat O'Brien. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes. Stream it on TCM, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Castle on the Hudson About?
The premise of Castle on the Hudson without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The big John Garfield thrill ! A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
Castle on the Hudson Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- guilty verdict
- prison cell
- prisoner
- puzzle piece
- jumping to one's death
- bad luck
- honor system
- shot in the back
- wrongful conviction
- convicted of murder
- death penalty
- death row
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- death row inmate
- playing harmonica
- turning oneself in
- keeping a promise
- crooked lawyer
- falling from height
- sheridan and p. o'brien
- hudson river
- ossining new york
- producer director
- attempted bribery
- prison drama
- gangster crime
- adult melodrama
- prison chaplain
- police detective
- sentenced to die in the electric chair
- failed escape attempt
- psychologist
- psychological evaluation
- prison refomer
- kind hearted
- criminal rehabilitation
- wanted fugitive
- prison guard
- prison inmate
- girlfriend boyfriend relationship
- ward boss
- new york state
- newspaper headline montage
- corruption
- sexual assault
- day pass
- police sergeant
- prison trustee
- ends with death of protagonist
- newspaper
- newspaper headline
Where to Watch Castle on the Hudson
Stream it on TCM, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Castle on the Hudson Cast & Characters
John Garfield leads the cast as Tommy Gordon, with Philip Morris as Joe - Detective with Ragan in New York (uncredited) and Pat O'Brien as Warden Walter Long. Directed by Anatole Litvak; 78 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anatole Litvak
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John Garfield as Tommy Gordon - Philip Morris as Joe - Detective with Ragan in New York (uncredited)
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Pat O'Brien as Warden Walter Long - Nedda Harrigan as Mrs. Long
Also Starring in Castle on the Hudson
· 74 more- Burgess Meredith Steve Rockford
- Ann Sheridan Kay Manners
- James Flavin Death Row Guard (uncredited)
- Henry O'Neill District Attorney
- John Litel Prison Chaplain
- Paul Hurst Guard (uncredited)
- Robert Strange Joe Morris
- Lee Phelps Visitor Room Guard (uncredited)
- Jack Mower Night Guard Shooting Tear Gas (uncredited)
- Harry Strang Vistor's Room Guard (uncredited)
- Emmett Vogan Standing Reporter on Train (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler Principal Keeper
- Stuart Holmes Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Intake Guard (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Machine Shop Guard (uncredited)
- Robert Homans Clyde Burton - the Detective Escort (uncredited)
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- Charles Sullivan Double Talking Convict (uncredited)
- Edward Gargan Death Row Guard (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Court Clerk Reading Verdict (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo Visitor Room Guard (uncredited)
- Frank Faylen Guard Who is Slugged (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Night Guard Shooting Tear Gas (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Intake Guard (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Bill - Prisoner Dispensing Clothing (uncredited)
- Ernie Adams Kelner - the Fink (uncredited)
- Tom Wilson Convict in Yard (uncredited)
- Sol Gorss Silent Gangster in Car (uncredited)
- Grant Mitchell Dr. Ames - the Psychologist (uncredited)
- Jerome Cowan Ed Crowley
- Cliff Clark Prison Guard Sergeant (uncredited)
- Pat O’Malley Guard (uncredited)
- Frank Puglia Tony - Prisoner in Death Row (uncredited)
- Pat Flaherty Stretcher Attendant (uncredited)
- Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Mike Cagle
- Frank Sully Second Prisoner (uncredited)
- Cliff Saum Prison Intake Clerk (uncredited)
- Billy Wayne Pete
- Howard Hickman The Judge (uncredited)
- Eddie Kane Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
- John Kelly Rockpile Convict (uncredited)
- Dick Wessel Convict Messenger (uncredited)
- Willard Robertson Ragan
- Jay Eaton Dance Partner of 'Sweetheart' in Nightclub (uncredited)
- Howard M. Mitchell Policeman (uncredited)
- William Hopper Reporter (uncredited)
- John J. Richardson Prisoner (uncredited)
- Thomas E. Jackson Seated Reporter on Train (uncredited)
- Frank Moran Cell Block Guard (uncredited)
- Walter Miller Frank - a Night Guard (uncredited)
- Barbara Pepper Goldie
- Robert R. Stephenson Sailor (uncredited)
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian First Prisoner (uncredited)
- Nat Carr Reporter (uncredited)
- Bob Reeves
- George Sorel Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
- Adrian Morris Prisoner (uncredited)
- Max Hoffman Jr. Warden's Clerk (uncredited)
- Edward Pawley Black Jack
- Ernest Whitman Alexander '8 Ball' Hamilton (uncredited)
- Frank McCarroll Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Joe Downing Gangster in Car (uncredited)
- Loia Cheaney Lady in Room 611 (uncredited)
- Alan Davis Guard (uncredited)
- John Lester Johnson Black Prisoner (uncredited)
- Richard Clayton Elevator Operator (uncredited)
- Brenda Fowler Nurse (uncredited)
- Julie Stevens Telephone Operator (uncredited)
- Michael Conroy Newsboy (uncredited)
- Margot Stevenson Ann Rockford
- Richard James Guard (uncredited)
- Max Marx Prisoner (uncredited)
- Willie Keeler Joe - Clerk in Dr. Ames' Office (uncredited)
- Clyde Courtright Train Conductor (uncredited)
- William Telark Reporter (uncredited)
Castle on the Hudson Plot Summary
What happens in Castle on the Hudson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tommy Gordon, John Garfield, is a cocky, arrogant career thief who is nabbed by New York City authorities after a major heist and sentenced to a minimum seven years at Sing Sing, the state prison on the Hudson. There, he meets the stern warden, Walter Long, Pat O’Brien, a man whose practical outlook clashes with Tommy’s bravado, and he settles into the monotonous rhythm of prison life.
Full summary
The whole story of Castle on the Hudson, scene by scene
Castle on the Hudson Videos
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How Well Do You Know Castle on the Hudson?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character who is a career thief?
Castle on the Hudson Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Il castello sull'Hudson” and “Dias Sem Fim”.
- Also known as
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- Il castello sull'Hudson
- Dias Sem Fim
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Castle on the Hudson FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Castle on the Hudson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Castle on the Hudson?
Castle on the Hudson runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Castle on the Hudson released?
Castle on the Hudson was released on February 17, 1940.
Who directed Castle on the Hudson?
Castle on the Hudson was directed by Anatole Litvak.
More films by Anatole Litvak Who is in the cast of Castle on the Hudson?
Castle on the Hudson stars John Garfield as Tommy Gordon, Philip Morris as Joe - Detective with Ragan in New York (uncredited) and Pat O'Brien as Warden Walter Long, among 78 credited actors.
Where can I watch Castle on the Hudson?
In the US, Castle on the Hudson is streaming on TCM and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Castle on the Hudson have a post-credit scene?
No. Castle on the Hudson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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