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Deathwatch (1966)

1966-03-02 · 1h 28m · EN
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Homosexual outlaws on a rampage!

Based on a play by Jean Genet, a small-time thief battles with his gay cellmate over a third illiterate, muscular convict.

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Vic MorrowDirector, WriterBarbara TurnerWriterJean GenetWriterBernard FrechtmanWriter

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Michael ForestMichael ForestGreeneyesPaul MazurskyPaul MazurskyMauriceLeonard NimoyLeonard NimoyJules LaFrancRobert EllensteinRobert EllensteinGuardGavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodEmilSusan BreckirSusan BreckirFletcher FistFletcher FistEd JohnsonEd JohnsonRobert PickeringRobert PickeringAndre TayirAndre Tayir

Keywords

PrisonBased on play or musicalGay theme

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPrison · Based On Play Or Musical · Gay ThemeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference211868Actor preference98781 · 172486 · 253138

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What is Deathwatch about?

Based on a play by Jean Genet, a small-time thief battles with his gay cellmate over a third illiterate, muscular convict.

How long is Deathwatch?

Deathwatch has a runtime of 88 minutes.