On the Yard
On the Yard ★★ 1979 (R)
An attempt to realistically portray prison life. Focuses on a murderer who runs afoul of the leader of the prisoners and the system. A fairly typical prison drama with above average performances from Heard and Kellin. 102m/C VHS . Dominic Chianese, John Heard, Thomas G. Waites, Mike Kellin, Joe Grifasi; D: Raphael D. Silver; W: Malcolm Braly.
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