The Sheriff Behind Bars(1966)

The Sheriff Behind Bars Synopsis

A dramatic story from the setting of a youth de tention center. Youngster Jakub, out of delusory solidarity, gets convicted of theft and goes to prison in place ofthe "sheriff" of his gang. He naively hopes that the sheriff will appreciate his gesture and leaves the stolen goods in a safe hideaway to later divide them fairly among the gang members. This conviction gives Jakub the strength to endure the unbearable conditions in the center. But reality is often much harsher than naive ideals and hollow relations in the gang.

The Sheriff Behind Bars (1966) is a drama film directed by Dimitrij Plichta, released on March 4, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Otakar Prajzner, Jiří Sedlmayer, Petr Svojtka and Viliam Polónyi. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.