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Buckstone County Prison

R19781h 56mJimmy Huston

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"In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things -- the mountain chain gang and a man named SEABO."

The Hell Hole of North Carolina. In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things - the mountain chain gang and a man named Seabo. North Carolina's Buckstone County Prison and Chain Gang were infamous as the most feared correctional institution in the country. Run by the sadistically brutal Warden Coley and his henchman, Jimbo, prisoners rarely caused a problem and those that did, didn't live long enough to talk about it.

AdventureDrama
Prison BrutalityHicksploitationPrison FarmOutlaw Country Music

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What is Buckstone County Prison (1978) about?

The Hell Hole of North Carolina. In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things - the mountain chain gang and a man named Seabo. North Carolina's Buckstone County Prison and Chain Gang were infamous as the most feared correctional institution in the country. Run by the sadistically brutal Warden Coley and his henchman, Jimbo, prisoners rarely caused a problem and those that did, didn't…

Who stars in Buckstone County Prison?

Buckstone County Prison stars Earl Owensby (Seabo), David Allan Coe (Reb Stock), Don 'Red' Barry (Warden Coley), Sunset Carson (Sheriff Deese), Ed Parker (Jimbo). The film was directed by Jimmy Huston.

How long is Buckstone County Prison?

Buckstone County Prison has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

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