Prison
After Charles Forsyth was sent to the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit, he forever haunts the prison where he was executed. Flash forward several years when the prison is reopened, under the control of its new warden Eaton Sharpe, a former security guard who framed Charlie. When prisoners are ordered to break down the wall to the execution room, they unknowingly release the angry spirit of Charles Forsyth, a powerful being distributing his murderous rage to all, leading up to the Warden himself.
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Where can I watch Prison in the United States?
Prison is not streaming in the United States right now, though it is available in Spain and Italy. Track it in Limelight to get a notification when it arrives on a service you pay for.
What are the ratings for Prison?
Prison scores 5.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Prison?
Prison stars Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith, Lincoln Kilpatrick, and Tom Everett. Renny Harlin is the director.
How long is Prison?
Prison runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Prison come out?
Prison was released on December 8, 1987.
Which studio made Prison?
Prison was produced by Empire Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Prison?
Prison was made on a budget of $4,000,000.
How much did Prison make at the box office?
Prison grossed $354,704 worldwide, against a budget of $4,000,000.
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