Johnson begins his life sentence for the murder of a policeman. It is not long before he will experience the harsh realities of the brutality and day to day drudgery of prison life.
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Maurice O'Connell
Known for
A Prayer for the Dying
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Neil Seiler
Also in
Days of Hope
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
Irene Shubik
Alan Clarke
Tony Parker
Known for
Tony Parker: The Final Shot
David Hargreaves
Known for
Fleabag
Traitors
Basil Clarke
Known for
Young Einstein
The Blood of Heroes
Roy Boyd
Known for
The Wicker Man
The Omen
Roger Hume
Known for
A Fish Called Wanda
Fawlty Towers
Antony Webb
Also in
Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space
She's Out
Rick James
Also in
Doctor Who
Doctor Who: The Mutants
Tony Meyer
Known for
Octopussy
The Draughtsman's Contract
Alan Clarke Director
First release October 16, 1972
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · October 16, 1972
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No release date listed for United States.
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