Penitentiary III
Synopsis
A man is framed for murder and sent to prison. He is beaten and tortured, then forced to fight the prison's worst killer, a martial-arts fighting midget called Thud.
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"Penitentiary III" (1987) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-16
Top Cast
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Leon Isaac Kennedy
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Anthony Geary
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Steve Antin
Roscoe
Rick Zumwalt
Joshua
Raymond Kessler
Midnight Thud Jessup (as The Haiti Kid)
Danny Trejo
See Veer
Jim Bailey
Cleopatra
Ric Mancini
Warden
Ty Randolph
Sugar
Raye Hollitt
Female Boxer
Bert Williams
Tim Shoah
Jack Rader
Fred
George Payne
Jess
Drew Bundini Brown
Sugg
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Original Score
- Garry Schyman
- Original Title
- Penitentiary III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamaa Fanaka
Jamaa Fanaka
Garry Schyman
Marty Ollstein
Alain Jakubowicz
Jamaa Fanaka, Leon Isaac Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Jamaa Fanaka
Director
Jamaa Fanaka
Producer
Leon Isaac Kennedy
Producer
Garry Schyman
Original Music Composer
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
Marty Ollstein
Director of Photography
Jamaa Fanaka
Writer
John Sherrod
Stunt Coordinator
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 III
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What is Penitentiary III about?
A man is framed for murder and sent to prison. He is beaten and tortured, then forced to fight the prison's worst killer, a martial-arts fighting midget called Thud.
Who directed Penitentiary III?
Penitentiary III was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
Who stars in Penitentiary III?
The principal cast of Penitentiary III includes Leon Isaac Kennedy, Anthony Geary, Steve Antin, Rick Zumwalt, Raymond Kessler.
When was Penitentiary III released and how long is it?
Penitentiary III was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Penitentiary III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penitentiary III was composed by Garry Schyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penitentiary III?
Penitentiary III holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).