The Glass House (1972 film)


The Glass House is a 1972 American made-for-television drama film starring Alan Alda, Vic Morrow, and Clu Gulager, directed by Tom Gries. It originally aired on CBS on February 4, 1972.

Synopsis

A college professor convicted of manslaughter and a prison guard both start their first day in the same prison.

Cast

Filming took place at Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah, 20 miles outside of Salt Lake City.

Accolades

Tom Gries won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special in 1972 for directing this TV movie. The film also won the Golden Shell at the 1972 San Sebastián International Film Festival.