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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorEdward James
WritersEdward James
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsPenal Pen Pals
About Penal Pen Pals
This is the one! Real life prisoners with porn stars! Welcome to the world of Penal Pen Pals. Real life prisoners with real stories. Each story more interesting than the last. Let's see what happens when these convicts get a chance to meet their favorite porn star after writing hot letters from behind bars...
Directed by Edward James, Penal Pen Pals leans on a strong ensemble — Anthony Corona, Flex Gamble, Aushar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1999.
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