Prison for Children movie poster

Prison for Children

March 14, 1987 1h 30m 5.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Prison for Children is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Larry Peerce.

Starring Raphael Sbarge, Kenneth Ransom, and Jonathan Chapin

Synopsis

Contemporary drama dealing with an orphaned teenager trapped in an antiquated juvenile disciplinary system and the efforts of the institution's superintendent and a sympathetic teacher to get that system changed.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 14, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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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

  • Knopf-Simons Productions
  • Viacom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison for Children about?

Contemporary drama dealing with an orphaned teenager trapped in an antiquated juvenile disciplinary system and the efforts of the institution's superintendent and a sympathetic teacher to get that ...

Who directed Prison for Children?

Prison for Children was directed by Larry Peerce.

How long is Prison for Children?

Prison for Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Prison for Children released?

Prison for Children was released on March 14, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Prison for Children?

The main cast of Prison for Children includes Raphael Sbarge, Kenneth Ransom, Jonathan Chapin, Gordie Wright, Josh Brolin.