
Growing Up in Prison
Synopsis
In 1958, Charles Starkweather went on a murder rampage that left 11 people dead. He took with him his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. When he was captured, the big question became whether he had kidnapped Caril, or she was his accomplice. The jury believed she had helped Charlie, and sentenced her to life in prison. This documentary was made after she had been in prison for more than a decade.
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Growing Up in Prison
Type: Clip • Published 2012-11-08
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July 10, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Trese
- Original Title
- Growing Up in Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Trese
Patrick Trese
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Trese
Producer
Patrick Trese
Writer
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What is Growing Up in Prison about?
In 1958, Charles Starkweather went on a murder rampage that left 11 people dead. He took with him his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. When he was captured, the big question became whether he had kidnapped Caril, or she was his accomplice. The jury believed she had helped Charlie, and sentenced her to life in prison. This documentary was made after she had been in prison for more than a decade.
Who directed Growing Up in Prison?
Growing Up in Prison was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Growing Up in Prison?
The principal cast of Growing Up in Prison includes Caril Ann Fugate.
When was Growing Up in Prison released and how long is it?
Growing Up in Prison was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 51m.
