Stranger Inside(2001)
She fought to get inside. Now she'll have to fight for her life.
Stranger Inside Synopsis
After a stint in a juvenile detention center, Treasure is transferred to an adult prison where her mother, whom she has never met, is also imprisoned. Before long, Treasure encounters Brownie, a lifer and gang leader. Brownie reveals that she is Treasure's mother, and takes the girl under her wing, protecting her from the dangers of hardcore prison life. But some women in Brownie's gang resent Treasure's presence, leading to violent conflict.
Stranger Inside (2001) is a crime and drama film directed by Cheryl Dunye, released on June 23, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Yolonda Ross, Davenia McFadden, Rain Phoenix and LaTonya 'T' Hagans. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Cheryl Dunye
- Writers:
- Catherine Crouch, Cheryl Dunye
- Producers:
- Effie Brown, Jim McKay, Michael Stipe
- Cinematographer:
- Nancy Schreiber
- Composer:
- Andrew Lockington
- Production:
- C-Hundred Film Corporation, HBO Films, Stranger Baby Productions
- Status:
- Released
Stranger Inside (2001) Trailer
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Stranger Inside Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yolonda Ross
as Treasure
Davenia McFadden
as Brownie
Rain Phoenix
as Kit
- LaTonya 'T' Hagans
LaTonya 'T' Hagans
as Shadow
Ella Joyce
as Doodle Alderidge
Conchata Ferrell
as Mama Cass
Lee Garlington
as Warden Arnold
Medusa
as Leisha
Marc Vann
as Nelson
Almayvonne
as Scar
Mary Mara
as Tanya
Karina Logue
as Fran
Key crew
Directed by Cheryl Dunye, written by Catherine Crouch and Cheryl Dunye, produced by Effie Brown, Jim McKay and Michael Stipe.
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Stranger Inside Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 12 ratings.
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Stranger Inside – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stranger Inside online?
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Who stars in Stranger Inside?
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The main cast of Stranger Inside (2001) includes Yolonda Ross, Davenia McFadden, Rain Phoenix, LaTonya 'T' Hagans and Ella Joyce. The film was directed by Cheryl Dunye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stranger Inside released?
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Stranger Inside was released on June 23, 2001 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Stranger Inside worth watching?
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Stranger Inside (2001) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stranger Inside?
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