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Phylicia Rashād
Janice Grant
Dyan Cannon
Rosie LaCroix
Dakin Matthews
Sheriff
David Knell
Baxter
Ahmad Rashād
Larry Braddock
Bethany Wright
Loretta
Dennis Letts
Poppa
Maria Arita
Kelli
Anne Haney
Haydee
Ritch Brinkley
Beetle
T.E. Russell
Clemmons
Clyde Kusatsu
Kasaki
Wayne Dehart
Mel
Vernon Grote
Huge Patrolman
Spencer Prokop
Bernie
Jeanne Evans
Momma
Jon Bruno
Lowell
Dorothy Deavers
Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Brinckerhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcia Midkiff, Craig Heller, Guy Shulman
- Original Score
- Ken Harrison
- Original Title
- Jailbirds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Spelling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Brinckerhoff
Marcia Midkiff, Craig Heller, Guy Shulman
Ken Harrison
Gordon Lonsdale
Bob Bring
Aaron Spelling, James L. Conway, E. Duke Vincent
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Brinckerhoff
Director
Craig Heller
Writer
Marcia Midkiff
Writer
Guy Shulman
Writer
James L. Conway
Producer
Bob Bring
Editor
Gordon Lonsdale
Director of Photography
Ken Harrison
Original Music Composer
Janet Lucas Lawler
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jailbirds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jailbirds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jailbirds about?
Personalities clash when a city executive and a small town seamstress are thrown into jail for crimes they didn't commit and then escape, handcuffed together.
Who directed Jailbirds?
Jailbirds was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff.
Who stars in Jailbirds?
The principal cast of Jailbirds includes Phylicia Rashād, Dyan Cannon, Dakin Matthews, David Knell, Ahmad Rashād.
When was Jailbirds released and how long is it?
Jailbirds was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Jailbirds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jailbirds was composed by Ken Harrison.