Best on Max: I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Six sticks of dynamite that blasted his way to freedom … and awoke America’s conscience!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Paul Muni as James Allen; Glenda Farrell as Marie Woods; Helen Vinson as Helen; Noel Francis as Linda; Preston Foster as Pete; Allen Jenkins as Barney Sykes; Berton Churchill as The Judge; Edward Ellis as Bomber Wells
About I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
Paul Muni as James Allen; Glenda Farrell as Marie Woods; Helen Vinson as Helen; Noel Francis as Linda; Preston Foster as Pete; Allen Jenkins as Barney Sykes; Berton Churchill as The Judge; Edward Ellis as Bomber Wells
Is this I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



