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Release Year1959
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
Votes6
DirectorEdward L. Cahn
WritersOrville H. Hampton
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRiot in Juvenile Prison
About Riot in Juvenile Prison
When the shootings of two juvenile inmates bring public protest, a psychologist is brought in to see if he can do anything to control the problems peacefully.
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, Riot in Juvenile Prison leans on a strong ensemble — Jerome Thor, Marcia Henderson, Scott Marlowe — 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 crime titles of 1959.
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