39 Stripes (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1979, 39 Stripes is a drama film directed by Ron Ormond, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Former chain gang convict Ed Martin converts to Christianity in prison in 1944 and forms the HopeAglow Prison Ministries.
Who’s in it. 39 Stripes stars Tim Ormond, Nancy Harper, Craig Cortney and Duane Hahn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, 39 Stripes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 39 Stripes page.
If you liked it. Fans of 39 Stripes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 39 Stripes (1979)?
- In GB, 39 Stripes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 39 Stripes worth watching?
- 39 Stripes holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 39 Stripes?
- 39 Stripes stars Tim Ormond, Nancy Harper, Craig Cortney, Duane Hahn and Steve Wallace.
- When was 39 Stripes released?
- 39 Stripes was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.