The Large Rope (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1953, The Large Rope is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Wolf Rilla, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. After being framed for a murder he didn't commit, Tom Penney (Donald Houston) serves his time and returns to his rural English home to establish a quiet life. When another victim is found, however, Tom is blamed for the crime and flees rather than returnng to prison. Hoping to find the real killer -- or killers -- Tom investigates while keeping a low profile to elude his pursuers, and a vital clue leads him on the path to possible redemption.
Who’s in it. The Large Rope stars Donald Houston as Tom Penney, Susan Shaw as Susan Hamble, Robert Brown as Mick Jordan and Vanda Godsell as Amy Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Large Rope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Large Rope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Large Rope tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Large Rope (1953)?
- In US, The Large Rope is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Large Rope worth watching?
- The Large Rope holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Large Rope?
- The Large Rope stars Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, Robert Brown, Vanda Godsell and Peter Byrne.
- When was The Large Rope released?
- The Large Rope was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.