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A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Robert M. Young |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (36 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Robert M. Young constructs a claustrophobic drama, relying on Miguel Piñero's stage play and using a gritty, cinéma vérité style. The film explores the volatile social ecosystem of a prison dorm, where an accusation acts as a catalyst, forcing every man to confront his own code of ethics.
What lingers after the final frame is the unsettling ambiguity of justice and the raw, performative nature of morality in captivity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert M. Young
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Watch attentively, prepared for an uncompromising and morally complex prison drama.
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