


The Penalty at a glance
The Penalty is a 1920 crime and drama film, running 1h 30m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Filmtap, Tubi TV and Plex.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1920-08-15
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Wallace Worsley
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 60 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmBlizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.
Cast
14 names
Lon ChaneyBlizzard
Charles ClaryDr. Ferris
Doris PawnBarbary Nell
James Pier MasonFrisco Pete (as James Mason)
Milton RossLichtenstein
Ethel Grey TerryRose
Kenneth HarlanDr. Wilmot Allen
Claire AdamsBarbara Ferris
Michael DarkMan (uncredited)
Cesare GravinaArt Teacher (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsPoliceman (uncredited)
Madlaine TraverseWoman (uncredited)Questions about The Penalty
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Penalty in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Penalty is listed on Filmtap, Tubi TV, Plex, Amazon Video, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Penalty suitable for children?
The Penalty is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Penalty on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Penalty about?
Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.
How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty runs for 1h 30m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Penalty trailer?
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