Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — The Steel Cage Character Profile

About Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages"

A ruthless convict orchestrating a prison breakout who plants a weapon, takes Warden Duffy hostage, and nearly succeeds until his accomplices' hesitation alters the outcome.

Character Facts

Played by

Lawrence Tierney

Appears in

The Steel Cage (1954)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — Alliance Partner — Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" (John Ireland)

  Co-conspirators in a coordinated escape attempt.

• Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — Conflict Hostage Taker — Warden Clinton T. Duffy (Paul Kelly)

  Direct antagonist relationship during the prison uprising.

• Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" — Alliance Partner — Square, Convict, segment "The Hostages" (Lyle Talbot)

  Key accomplice in the weapon placement and escape logistics.

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• Warden Clinton T. Duffy (Paul Kelly)
• Gladys Duffy (Maureen O'Sullivan)
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• Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" (John Ireland)
• Chaplain Harvey, segment "The Face" (Arthur Franz)
• Solly, Convict Chef, segment "The Chef" (George E. Stone)
• Lee Filbert, segment "The Chef" (Alan Mowbray)
• Square, Convict, segment "The Hostages" (Lyle Talbot)
• Charlie Rivers, Condemned Convict, segment "The Face" (George Cooper)
• Steinberg, Convict Painter, segment "The Face" (Kenneth Tobey)
• Prison Board Member Alan Ferness, segment "The Hostages" (Don Beddoe)
• Roy, Head Guard, segment "The Hostages" (Stanley Andrews)