Prison for Children
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.
Top Cast
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Raphael Sbarge
John Parsons
Kenneth Ransom
Thomas Holmes
Jonathan Chapin
Chaser
Gordie Wright
Tyrone Roosevelt
Josh Brolin
Boise
James T. Callahan
Judge Collins
Betty Thomas
Angela Brannon
John Ritter
David Royce
Thomas R. Zak
Joey Elkins
William Bryant
Will Waylon
Jamie Horton
Chris Parsons
Aaron Makinen
Hermit
Robert Anderson
Robert Hulsey
Brad Arkin
Mickey Phillips
Tom Becker
Night Watchman
Dulcie Camp
Bea Saunders
Walt Conely
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Lorraine Davies
Judy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Knopf
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Prison for Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Knopf-Simons Productions, Viacom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Christopher Knopf
Basil Poledouris
Arch Bryant
Eric A. Sears
Lee Rafner, David A. Simons
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Peerce
Director
Lee Rafner
Producer
Arch Bryant
Director of Photography
Eric A. Sears
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison for Children
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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 system changed.
Who directed Prison for Children?
Prison for Children was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in Prison for Children?
The principal cast of Prison for Children includes Raphael Sbarge, Kenneth Ransom, Jonathan Chapin, Gordie Wright, Josh Brolin.
When was Prison for Children released and how long is it?
Prison for Children was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Prison for Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prison for Children was composed by Basil Poledouris.