Death Penalty (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, Death Penalty is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A strong-willed psychologist tries to rehabilitate a member of a Pittsburgh street gang who has been found guilty of the murder of two other teenagers in a playground rumble.
Who’s in it. Death Penalty stars Colleen Dewhurst as Elaine Lipton, Dana Elcar as John Mulligan, Joe Morton as William Terry and David Labiosa as Carlos Rivera, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Penalty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Penalty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Penalty (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Penalty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Death Penalty?
- Death Penalty stars Colleen Dewhurst, Dana Elcar, Joe Morton, David Labiosa and Ted Ross.
- When was Death Penalty released?
- Death Penalty was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.