Reformatory

Reformatory

BLASTING THE LID OFF AMERICA'S REFORM SCHOOLS !

NR 1938 · 61 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime

A new inmate at a juvenile reformatory tries to organize a mass breakout.

Directed by Lewis D. Collins · Written by Gordon Rigby

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