Buckstone County Prison
“In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things -- the mountain chain gang and a man named SEABO.”
Synopsis
The Hell Hole of North Carolina. In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things - the mountain chain gang and a man named Seabo. North Carolina's Buckstone County Prison and Chain Gang were infamous as the most feared correctional institution in the country. Run by the sadistically brutal Warden Coley and his henchman, Jimbo, prisoners rarely caused a problem and those that did, didn't live long enough to talk about it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Huston
- Original Title
- Buckstone County Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Huston
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Huston
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckstone County Prison
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What is Buckstone County Prison about?
The Hell Hole of North Carolina. In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things - the mountain chain gang and a man named Seabo. North Carolina's Buckstone County Prison and Chain Gang were infamous as the most feared correctional institution in the country. Run by the sadistically brutal Warden Coley and his henchman, Jimbo, prisoners rarely caused a problem and those that did, didn't live long enough to talk about it.
Who directed Buckstone County Prison?
Buckstone County Prison was directed by Jimmy Huston.
Who stars in Buckstone County Prison?
The principal cast of Buckstone County Prison includes Earl Owensby, David Allan Coe, Don 'Red' Barry, Sunset Carson, Ed Parker.
When was Buckstone County Prison released and how long is it?
Buckstone County Prison was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buckstone County Prison?
Buckstone County Prison holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).