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Penitentiary (1979) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Penitentiary at a Glance
Penitentiary is a 1979 action, drama and crime film from director Jamaa Fanaka, featuring Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard and Hazel Spears . It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and premiered on December 1, 1979. Penitentiary is rated 5.3/10 by TMDB users across 28 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
A hitchhiker named Martel Gordone gets in a fight with two bikers over a prostitute, and one of the bikers is killed. Gordone is arrested and sent to prison, where he joins the prison's boxing team in an effort to secure an early parole and to establish his dominance over the prison's toughest gang.
Where “Penitentiary” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Leon Isaac Kennedy
Martel 'Too Sweet' Gordone
Thommy Pollard
Eugene T. Lawson
Hazel Spears
Linda (as Hazel Spear)
Donovan Womack
Jesse Amos
Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman
Hezzikia 'Seldom Seen' Jackson (as Floyd Chatman)
Chuck Mitchell
Lieutenant Arnsworth
Gloria Delaney
Peaches
Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White
Sweet Pea
Badja Djola
'Half Dead' Johnson
Cepheus Jaxon
Poindexter
Dwaine Fobbs
Lying Latney Winborn
Ernest Wilson
Cheese
Frequently Asked Questions About Penitentiary
What is the release date of Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was released on December 1, 1979.
How long is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Penitentiary?
Penitentiary stars Leon Isaac Kennedy as Martel 'Too Sweet' Gordone, Thommy Pollard as Eugene T. Lawson, Hazel Spears as Linda (as Hazel Spear) and Donovan Womack as Jesse Amos. The cast also includes Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman , Chuck Mitchell, Gloria Delaney and Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White.
Who directed Penitentiary?
Penitentiary was directed by Jamaa Fanaka. The screenplay is credited to Jamaa Fanaka.
What kind of movie is Penitentiary?
Penitentiary is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, drama and crime.
What is Penitentiary rated?
Penitentiary is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.3/10 from 28 votes.
Is Penitentiary part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, Penitentiary belongs to the Penitentiary Collection.
Where can I watch the Penitentiary trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Penitentiary, "1979 Theatrical Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Penitentiary?
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Can I stream the full movie of Penitentiary on 123Movies?
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