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Prison for Children

1h 30m1987Larry Peerce
IMDb: 7.2/10
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Contemporary drama dealing with an orphaned teenager trapped in an antiquated juvenile disciplinary system and the efforts of the institution's superintendent and a sympathetic teacher to get that system changed.

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What is Prison for Children (1987) about?

Contemporary drama dealing with an orphaned teenager trapped in an antiquated juvenile disciplinary system and the efforts of the institution's superintendent and a sympathetic teacher to get that system changed.

Who stars in Prison for Children?

Prison for Children stars Raphael Sbarge (John Parsons), Kenneth Ransom (Thomas Holmes), Jonathan Chapin (Chaser), Gordie Wright (Tyrone Roosevelt), Josh Brolin (Boise). The film was directed by Larry Peerce.

How long is Prison for Children?

Prison for Children has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated N/A.

Is Prison for Children worth watching?

Prison for Children holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Prison for Children?

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