The Lifer and The Lady
He was a convicted murderer. She was a prison volunteer. They fell in love. Frontline follows the story of Ron Cooney, who tries to work his way through the prison system to parole from a life sentence, and Lesley Earl, the woman who wants to help him go straight.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1985 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Kastner |
| Runtime | 186 min. |
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The Lifer and The Lady is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1985. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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