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20,000 Years in Sing Sing

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Hardened criminal Tommy Connors (Spencer Tracy) enters Sing Sing prison convinced that his reputation and some bribery through his lawyer, Joe Finn (Louis Calhern), will control warden Paul Long (Arthur Byron). But Long rejects the bribe and insists that Connors accept his role as just another convict. After initial hostility, Connors knuckles under, and over time wins Long's trust. However, when his girlfriend, Fay (Bette Davis), is gravely injured by Finn, his reformation is put to the test.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy May 3, 2026
3.5/4
Too short at 80 minutes, 20,000 Years in Sing Sing marks the only screen pairing of two-time Oscar winners Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 1, 2026
2.5/4
...an erratic yet watchable endeavor that fares best within its briskly-paced (and sporadically electrifying) first half... Go to Full Review
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Michael Curtiz

Director

Spencer Tracy

Tommy Connors

Bette Davis

Fay Wilson

Lyle Talbot

Bud Saunders

Arthur Byron

Paul Long

Warren Hymer

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20,000 Years in Sing Sing

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Synopsis Hardened criminal Tommy Connors (Spencer Tracy) enters Sing Sing prison convinced that his reputation and some bribery through his lawyer, Joe Finn (Louis Calhern), will control warden Paul Long (Arthur Byron). But Long rejects the bribe and insists that Connors accept his role as just another convict. After initial hostility, Connors knuckles under, and over time wins Long's trust. However, when his girlfriend, Fay (Bette Davis), is gravely injured by Finn, his reformation is put to the test.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Screenwriter
Wilson Mizner, Brown Holmes
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 4, 2009
Runtime
1h 21m
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