Shackles(2005)
Sometimes the only way out is to fight.
Shackles Synopsis
An aspiring teacher (Hughley) takes the one job he's offered, a position at a school inside a prison.
Shackles (2005) is a drama, documentary and tv movie film directed by Charles Winkler, released on August 20, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars D.L. Hughley, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Daniel Louis Rivas and Barry Shabaka Henley. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Winkler
- Writers:
- Donald Martin
- Production:
- Sony Pictures Television
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Shackles (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shackles before you stream it.
Shackles Cast & Crew
Main cast
D.L. Hughley
as Ben Cross
Jose Pablo Cantillo
as Gabriel Garcia
Daniel Louis Rivas
as Pretty
Barry Shabaka Henley
as Virgil
Kristen Wilson
as Helen
Tony Lee
as Korean Cop
David Andriole
as Councilman Yorkin
Mark Berry
as Rasheed Jackson
Georg Stanford Brown
as Warden
Rob Brownstein
as Duncan Towers
Lizette Carrión
as Rosa
- Justin Rodgers Hall
Justin Rodgers Hall
as Prisoner
Key crew
Directed by Charles Winkler, written by Donald Martin.
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Shackles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Shackles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shackles online?
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Shackles (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shackles?
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The main cast of Shackles (2005) includes D.L. Hughley, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Daniel Louis Rivas, Barry Shabaka Henley and Kristen Wilson. The film was directed by Charles Winkler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shackles released?
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Shackles was released on August 20, 2005 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Shackles worth watching?
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Shackles (2005) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shackles?
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Yes. The official Shackles trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.