State Penitentiary
“SAVAGE REALISM FILMED BEHIND PRISON WALLS !”
Synopsis
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green, Robert Libott, Frank Burt
- Original Title
- State Penitentiary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Howard J. Green, Robert Libott, Frank Burt
Ira H. Morgan
James Sweeney
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Robert Libott
Screenplay
Frank Burt
Screenplay
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About State Penitentiary
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What is State Penitentiary about?
A man wrongly accused of a crime must decide between getting involved in a prison break, or remaining in jail until his wife can prove his innocence.
Who directed State Penitentiary?
State Penitentiary was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in State Penitentiary?
The principal cast of State Penitentiary includes Warner Baxter, Onslow Stevens, Karin Booth, Robert Shayne, Richard Benedict.
When was State Penitentiary released and how long is it?
State Penitentiary was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for State Penitentiary?
State Penitentiary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).