Prison(1987)
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Prison Synopsis
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.
Prison (1987) is a crime, horror, thriller and drama film directed by Renny Harlin, released on December 8, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith and Lincoln Kilpatrick. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
- Director:
- Renny Harlin
- Writers:
- C. Courtney Joyner
- Producers:
- Irwin Yablans
- Cinematographer:
- Mac Ahlberg
- Composer:
- Richard Band
- Production:
- Empire Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $354,704
- Status:
- Released
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Prison Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viggo Mortensen
as Burke / Forsythe Electrocution
Chelsea Field
as Katherine Walker
Lane Smith
as Warden Eaton Sharpe
Lincoln Kilpatrick
as Cresus
Tom Everett
as Rabbitt
Ivan Kane
as Lasagna
André De Shields
as Sandor
Tommy Lister Jr.
as Tiny
- Stephen E. Little
Stephen E. Little
as 'Rhino' Reynolds
- Mickey Yablans
Mickey Yablans
as Brian Young
Larry Jenkins
as Hershey
- Arlen Dean Snyder
Arlen Dean Snyder
as Captain Horton
Key crew
Directed by Renny Harlin, written by C. Courtney Joyner, produced by Irwin Yablans.
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Prison Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 143 ratings.
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Prison – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prison online?
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Prison (1987) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Prison?
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The main cast of Prison (1987) includes Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lane Smith, Lincoln Kilpatrick and Tom Everett. The film was directed by Renny Harlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Prison released?
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Prison was released on December 8, 1987 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Prison worth watching?
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Prison (1987) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Prison?
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Yes. The official Prison trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.