Penitentiary
"There's only one way out, and 100 fools stand in the way!"
Originally released in 1979. Penitentiary is a action/drama film. directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
Starring Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard , and Hazel Spears
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penitentiary about?
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...
Who directed Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
How long is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Penitentiary released?
Penitentiary was released on December 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penitentiary?
The main cast of Penitentiary includes Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard , Hazel Spears , Donovan Womack , Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman .