Doin' Time

Doin' Time

The only prison in the world where you break out. Laughing.

R 1985 · 81 min · ★ 4.8 · Comedy

Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.

Directed by George Mendeluk · Written by Franelle Silver

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