Penitentiary
There's only one way out, and 100 fools stand in the way!
A hitchhiker named Martel Gordone gets in a fight with two bikers over a prostitute, and one of the bikers is killed. Gordone is arrested and sent to prison, where he joins the prison's boxing team in an effort to secure an early parole and to establish his dominance over the prison's toughest gang.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Penitentiary
- Genres: Action, Drama, Crime
- Release Date: 1979-12-01
- Runtime: 99 minutes
- Rating: 5.3/10 (26 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6668
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Leon Isaac Kennedy
as Martel 'Too Sweet' Gordone
Thommy Pollard
as Eugene T. Lawson
Hazel Spears
as Linda (as Hazel Spear)
Donovan Womack
as Jesse Amos
Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman
as Hezzikia 'Seldom Seen' Jackson (as Floyd Chatman)
Chuck Mitchell
as Lieutenant Arnsworth
Gloria Delaney
as Peaches
Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White
as Sweet Pea
Badja Djola
as 'Half Dead' Johnson
Cepheus Jaxon
as Poindexter
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1979 Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penitentiary?▼
Penitentiary is a Action, Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1979-12-01.
Who are the main actors in Penitentiary?▼
The main cast includes Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard , Hazel Spears , Donovan Womack , Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman , .
Where can I watch Penitentiary online?▼
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Is Penitentiary based on a true story?▼
There's only one way out, and 100 fools stand in the way!
What is the IMDb rating of Penitentiary?▼
Penitentiary has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 26 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Penitentiary?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Penitentiary?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Penitentiary filmed?▼
Penitentiary was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Penitentiary?▼
The total runtime of Penitentiary is 99 minutes.
Is Penitentiary suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Penitentiary?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Penitentiary.
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