The Prisoner of the Iron Bars(2004)
O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)
The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Synopsis
In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.
The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004) is a documentary and history film directed by Paulo Sacramento, released on April 16, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Adeir Cupertino, Celso Ferreira de Albuquerque, Cláudio Fabiano and Etelvino Batista da Silva. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Paulo Sacramento
- Writers:
- Paulo Sacramento
- Producers:
- Gustavo Steinberg
- Production:
- Olhos de Cão Produções Cinematográficas, TV Cultura, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo
- Budget:
- $142,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Cast & Crew
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Directed by Paulo Sacramento, written by Paulo Sacramento, produced by Gustavo Steinberg.
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prisoner of the Iron Bars online?
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004) is available to stream on Doc Canal Brasil Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
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The main cast of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004) includes Adeir Cupertino, Celso Ferreira de Albuquerque, Cláudio Fabiano, Etelvino Batista da Silva and Flaviano Souza Fonseca Filho. The film was directed by Paulo Sacramento. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prisoner of the Iron Bars released?
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars was released on April 16, 2004 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars worth watching?
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
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