The Stanford Prison Experiment
Synopsis
An intensive psychological test by Professor Philip Zimbardo in 1971 saw US students volunteer to play prisoners and guards in an bid to examine the nature of good and evil. Within five days, four prisoners had broken down and another was on hunger strike. This film, containing strong language, reveals why the test was abandoned after less than a week.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Duke
- Original Title
- The Stanford Prison Experiment
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Duke
Paul Burgess, Mike Curd
Kim Duke, Nick Mirsky
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Duke
Director
Paul Burgess
Editor
Mike Curd
Editor
Kim Duke
Producer
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What is The Stanford Prison Experiment about?
An intensive psychological test by Professor Philip Zimbardo in 1971 saw US students volunteer to play prisoners and guards in an bid to examine the nature of good and evil. Within five days, four prisoners had broken down and another was on hunger strike. This film, containing strong language, reveals why the test was abandoned after less than a week.
Who directed The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was directed by Kim Duke.
Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
The principal cast of The Stanford Prison Experiment includes David Suchet, Philip Zimbardo.
When was The Stanford Prison Experiment released and how long is it?
The Stanford Prison Experiment was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 29m.