
Prison to Praise
Synopsis
A biopic of Merlin Carothers, who was imprisoned, but on release served as a combat paratrooper in World War II, as a guard of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and later as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Chaplaincy in Korea, the Dominican Republic conflict, and in Vietnam. His inspirational story shows the power of "giving praise in all things".
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January 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Rife
- Original Title
- Prison to Praise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Foundation of Praise
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Rife
Lisa DuBois
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Rife
Director
Lisa DuBois
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison to Praise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prison to Praise about?
A biopic of Merlin Carothers, who was imprisoned, but on release served as a combat paratrooper in World War II, as a guard of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and later as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Chaplaincy in Korea, the Dominican Republic conflict, and in Vietnam. His inspirational story shows the power of "giving praise in all things".
Who directed Prison to Praise?
Prison to Praise was directed by Kenneth Rife.
Who stars in Prison to Praise?
The principal cast of Prison to Praise includes Kenneth Ritter, Tom Sean Foley.
When was Prison to Praise released and how long is it?
Prison to Praise was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
