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Inside San Quentin

October 12, 1976 1h 29m

Originally released in 1976. Inside San Quentin is a documentary film. directed by Richard Harkness. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Popeye Jackson, Gregory Ulas Powell, and Raymond Procunier

Synopsis

San Quentin State Prison (SQ) is a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation state prison for men, located north of San Francisco in the unincorporated town of San Quentin in Marin County. San Quentin opened in July 1852, it is the oldest prison in California. The state's only death row for male inmates, the largest in the United States, is located at the prison. It has a gas chamber, but since 1996, executions at the prison have been carried out by lethal injection, though the prison has not performed an execution since 2006.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 12, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • CMCM TV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inside San Quentin about?

San Quentin State Prison (SQ) is a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation state prison for men, located north of San Francisco in the unincorporated town of San Quentin in Marin Co...

Who directed Inside San Quentin?

Inside San Quentin was directed by Richard Harkness.

How long is Inside San Quentin?

Inside San Quentin has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Inside San Quentin released?

Inside San Quentin was released on October 12, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Inside San Quentin?

The main cast of Inside San Quentin includes Popeye Jackson, Gregory Ulas Powell, Raymond Procunier, Robert Ayers, Hector Frank Heredia.