Prison for Children (1987)

  • NR
  • 03/14/1987 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 30m

Overview

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.

Larry Peerce

Director

Cast

Raphael Sbarge's headshot

Raphael Sbarge

John Parsons
Kenneth Ransom's headshot

Kenneth Ransom

Thomas Holmes
Jonathan Chapin's headshot

Jonathan Chapin

Chaser
Gordie Wright's headshot

Gordie Wright

Tyrone Roosevelt
Josh Brolin's headshot

Josh Brolin

Boise
James T. Callahan's headshot

James T. Callahan

Judge Collins
Betty Thomas's headshot

Betty Thomas

Angela Brannon
John Ritter's headshot

John Ritter

David Royce

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