Prison for Children (1987)

5.8/10 • 90 min • Drama TV Movie

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.

Cast

Raphael Sbarge

Kenneth Ransom

Josh Brolin

James T. Callahan

Betty Thomas

John Ritter

William Bryant

Will Waylon

Bill Gibson

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