Riot in Juvenile Prison
“Their teen-age emotions were tender and ripe… SOMETHING HAD TO EXPLODE!”
Synopsis
When the shootings of two juvenile inmates bring public protest, a psychologist is brought in to see if he can do anything to control the problems peacefully.
Top Cast
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Jerome Thor
Paul A. Furman
Marcia Henderson
Grace Hartwell
Scott Marlowe
Edward R. "Eddie" Bassett
John Hoyt
Col. Ernest Walton
Virginia Aldridge
Kitty Anderson
Dorothy Provine
Babe
Richard Tyler
Stu Killion
Jack Grinnage
Dink
Ann Doran
Bess Monahan
Craig Slocum
Inmate (uncredited)
Richard Reeves
Andy (uncredited)
Al McGranary
Governor Pomeroy (uncredited)
George Brenlin
Matches (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Score
- Emil Newman
- Original Title
- Riot in Juvenile Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions, Vogue Pictures, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton
Emil Newman
Maury Gertsman
Edward Mann
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Robert E. Kent
Producer
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Edward Mann
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 Riot in Juvenile Prison
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What is Riot in Juvenile Prison about?
When the shootings of two juvenile inmates bring public protest, a psychologist is brought in to see if he can do anything to control the problems peacefully.
Who directed Riot in Juvenile Prison?
Riot in Juvenile Prison was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Riot in Juvenile Prison?
The principal cast of Riot in Juvenile Prison includes Jerome Thor, Marcia Henderson, Scott Marlowe, John Hoyt, Virginia Aldridge.
When was Riot in Juvenile Prison released and how long is it?
Riot in Juvenile Prison was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Riot in Juvenile Prison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riot in Juvenile Prison was composed by Emil Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riot in Juvenile Prison?
Riot in Juvenile Prison holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).