Penitentiary II
“He's too fast...too quick...and two fisted — He's "Too Sweet" and he's back for revenge!”
Synopsis
An ex-con, on parole and trying to straighten his life out, decides to resume his boxing career when one of his prison enemies escapes and kills his girlfriend.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Penitentiary 2 - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-28
Top Cast
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Leon Isaac Kennedy
Too Sweet
Glynn Turman
Charles Johnson
Ernie Hudson
Half Dead
Mr. T
Himself
Peggy Blow
Ellen
Sephton Moody
Charles Jr.
Donovan Womack
Jesse 'The Bull' Amos
Malik Carter
Seldom Seen
Stan Kamber
Sam
Cepheus Jaxon
Do Dirty
Marvin Jones
Simp
Ebony Wright
Sugar
Eugenia Wright
Clarisse
Ren Woods
Nikki
Dennis Lipscomb
Announcer
Gerald Berns
Beau Flynn - Lt. Heavywt. World Champ
Tony Cox
Midget
Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White
Hi Fi
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$365K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.22x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Original Score
- Jack Wheaton
- Original Title
- Penitentiary II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $365K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Bob-Bea Productions, Ideal Films, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamaa Fanaka
Jamaa Fanaka
Jack Wheaton
James E. Nownes
Jamaa Fanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Jamaa Fanaka
Director
Jamaa Fanaka
Writer
James E. Nownes
Editor
Jamaa Fanaka
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Penitentiary II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penitentiary II about?
An ex-con, on parole and trying to straighten his life out, decides to resume his boxing career when one of his prison enemies escapes and kills his girlfriend.
Who directed Penitentiary II?
Penitentiary II was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
Who stars in Penitentiary II?
The principal cast of Penitentiary II includes Leon Isaac Kennedy, Glynn Turman, Ernie Hudson, Mr. T, Peggy Blow .
When was Penitentiary II released and how long is it?
Penitentiary II was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Penitentiary II?
Penitentiary II had a reported production budget of $365K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (8.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Penitentiary II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penitentiary II was composed by Jack Wheaton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penitentiary II?
Penitentiary II holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).