Penitentiary III (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, Penitentiary III is an action and crime film directed by Jamaa Fanaka, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A man is framed for murder and sent to prison. He is beaten and tortured, then forced to fight the prison's worst killer, a martial-arts fighting midget called Thud.
Who’s in it. Penitentiary III stars Leon Isaac Kennedy as Too Sweet, Anthony Geary as Serenghetti, Steve Antin as Roscoe and Rick Zumwalt as Joshua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Penitentiary III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penitentiary III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penitentiary III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penitentiary III (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penitentiary III change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Penitentiary III worth watching?
- Penitentiary III holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penitentiary III?
- Penitentiary III stars Leon Isaac Kennedy, Anthony Geary, Steve Antin, Rick Zumwalt and Raymond Kessler.
- When was Penitentiary III released?
- Penitentiary III was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.