Penitentiary (1979) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, Penitentiary is an action, drame and policier film directed by Jamaa Fanaka, running about 99 minutes. “There's only one way out, and 100 fools stand in the way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Un autostoppeur, Martel Gordone, se retrouve impliqué dans un violent affrontement avec deux bikers en voulant défendre une prostituée. L'un des deux agresseurs est tué, et Martel est alors envoyé en prison. Il intègre rapidement l'équipe de boxe du milieu carcéral, et tente de tenir tête à un gang particulièrement agressif.
Who’s in it. Penitentiary stars Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White as Sweet Pea, Leon Isaac Kennedy as Martel 'Too Sweet' Gordone, Thommy Pollard as Eugene T. Lawson and Hazel Spears as Linda (as Hazel Spear), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Penitentiary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penitentiary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penitentiary tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Penitentiary (1979)?
- In États-Unis, Penitentiary is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penitentiary worth watching?
- Penitentiary holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penitentiary?
- Penitentiary stars Wilbur 'Hi-Fi' White, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Thommy Pollard , Hazel Spears and Donovan Womack .
- When was Penitentiary released?
- Penitentiary was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.