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Shakespeare Behind Bars

20051h 33mHank Rogerson
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 74

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"Murderers, Fugitives, Thieves... Shakespeare would have loved these guys"

Twenty male inmates in a Kentucky prison form an unlikely Shakespearean acting troupe.

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What is Shakespeare Behind Bars (2005) about?

Twenty male inmates in a Kentucky prison form an unlikely Shakespearean acting troupe.

Who stars in Shakespeare Behind Bars?

Shakespeare Behind Bars stars Hank Rogerson (self), Jilann Spitzmiller (self), James Stemple (self), Shana Hagan (self). The film was directed by Hank Rogerson.

How long is Shakespeare Behind Bars?

Shakespeare Behind Bars has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005.

Is Shakespeare Behind Bars worth watching?

Shakespeare Behind Bars holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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