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4.0 / 10(8 votes)IMDbR19971h 32mUnited States of America

Macon County Jail

Synopsis

After she leaves her cheating husband, Susan Reed embarks on a cross-country road trip where she falls victim to a series of mishaps that land her behind bars in the redneck Macon County Jail. Once inside, she's subjected to endless acts of brutality from the guards and inmates alike. Things go from bad to worse when she's forced to defend herself against a rapist with tragic results. No longer truly "innocent," when the opportunity arises Susan flees with fellow prisoner Coley.

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MACON COUNTY JAIL (1997) Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-11

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 13, 1998

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Victoria Muspratt
Screenplay & Story
Victoria Muspratt, Donald E. Stewart
Original Score
Tim Wynn
Original Title
Macon County Jail
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Libra Pictures, Concorde-New Horizons

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Victoria Muspratt

Screenplay & Story

Victoria Muspratt, Donald E. Stewart

Original Score & Music

Tim Wynn

Director of Photography

Harry C. Box, Steve Gainer

Film Editing

Nancy Rosenblum

Producers

Roger Corman, Lance H. Robbins, Darin Spillman

Department Leadership Roster

Victoria Muspratt

Director

Victoria Muspratt

Screenplay

Donald E. Stewart

Donald E. Stewart

Screenplay

Darin Spillman

Producer

Harry C. Box

Director of Photography

Steve Gainer

Steve Gainer

Director of Photography

Nancy Rosenblum

Editor

Esther Lee

Costume Design

Michael Pearce

Production Design

Gary Morgan

Gary Morgan

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macon County Jail

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What is Macon County Jail about?

After she leaves her cheating husband, Susan Reed embarks on a cross-country road trip where she falls victim to a series of mishaps that land her behind bars in the redneck Macon County Jail. Once inside, she's subjected to endless acts of brutality from the guards and inmates alike. Things go from bad to worse when she's forced to defend herself against a rapist with tragic results. No longer truly "innocent," when the opportunity arises Susan flees with fellow prisoner Coley.

Who directed Macon County Jail?

Macon County Jail was directed by Victoria Muspratt.

Who stars in Macon County Jail?

The principal cast of Macon County Jail includes Ally Sheedy, David Carradine, Charles Napier, Todd Kimsey, Mark Pellegrino.

When was Macon County Jail released and how long is it?

Macon County Jail was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for Macon County Jail?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Macon County Jail was composed by Tim Wynn.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Macon County Jail?

Macon County Jail holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).