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Penguins Behind Bars

PG-13200323mJanet Perlman
IMDb 7.0

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"BOLD! BRAZEN! BRUTAL!"

Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.

CrimeAnimationDrama
PrisonPenguinWomen's PrisonBased On Graphic NovelFailed Tv Pilot

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What is Penguins Behind Bars (2003) about?

Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.

Who stars in Penguins Behind Bars?

Penguins Behind Bars stars Lili Taylor (Doris Fairfeather), Patricia Collins (Mad’m Millie), Alberta Watson (Babs), Catherine Fitch (Flotsam), Patricia Gage (Matron Ruffwater). The film was directed by Janet Perlman.

How long is Penguins Behind Bars?

Penguins Behind Bars has a runtime of 23 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated PG-13.

Is Penguins Behind Bars worth watching?

Penguins Behind Bars holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Crime, Animation, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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