Penitentiary(1979)
There's only one way out, and 100 fools stand in the way!
Penitentiary Synopsis
A hitchhiker named Martel Gordone gets in a fight with two bikers over a prostitute, and one of the bikers is killed. Gordone is arrested and sent to prison, where he joins the prison's boxing team in an effort to secure an early parole and to establish his dominance over the prison's toughest gang.
Penitentiary (1979) is a action, drama and crime film directed by Jamaa Fanaka, released on December 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard , Hazel Spears and Donovan Womack . Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Writers:
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Producers:
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Marty Ollstein
- Composer:
- William Anderson
- Status:
- Released
Penitentiary (1979) Trailer
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Penitentiary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leon Isaac Kennedy
as Martel 'Too Sweet' Gordone
- Thommy Pollard
Thommy Pollard
as Eugene T. Lawson
- Hazel Spears
Hazel Spears
as Linda (as Hazel Spear)
- Donovan Womack
Donovan Womack
as Jesse Amos
- Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman
Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman
as Hezzikia 'Seldom Seen' Jackson (as Floyd Chatman)
Chuck Mitchell
as Lieutenant Arnsworth
Gloria Delaney
as Peaches
- Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White
Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White
as Sweet Pea
Badja Djola
as 'Half Dead' Johnson
- Cepheus Jaxon
Cepheus Jaxon
as Poindexter
- Dwaine Fobbs
Dwaine Fobbs
as Lying Latney Winborn
- Ernest Wilson
Ernest Wilson
as Cheese
Key crew
Directed by Jamaa Fanaka, written by Jamaa Fanaka, produced by Jamaa Fanaka.
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Penitentiary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 28 ratings.
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Penitentiary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penitentiary online?
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Penitentiary (1979) is available to stream on fuboTV, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Penitentiary?
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The main cast of Penitentiary (1979) includes Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard , Hazel Spears , Donovan Womack and Floyd 'Wildcat' Chatman . The film was directed by Jamaa Fanaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Penitentiary released?
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Penitentiary was released on December 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Penitentiary worth watching?
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Penitentiary (1979) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Penitentiary?
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Yes. The official Penitentiary trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.