This is the movie that shows real prison life, no sugarcoating like Shawshank Redemption. Vic Morrow best role in career (as ruthless Hugo Slocum that uses his power to eliminate anyone that he doesn't like).
Clu Gulager gives good performance also as prison guard that is conflicted between sworn statement to fulfill his duties in good faith, and internal cartel that involved senior guards and other prisoners.
The movie could have been twice as long and wouldn't be boring.
This is real piece of prison life that can happen in any other penitentiary institution. Forget overhyped Shawshank Redemption that is more like sci-fi than realistic movie.
Clu Gulager gives good performance also as prison guard that is conflicted between sworn statement to fulfill his duties in good faith, and internal cartel that involved senior guards and other prisoners.
The movie could have been twice as long and wouldn't be boring.
This is real piece of prison life that can happen in any other penitentiary institution. Forget overhyped Shawshank Redemption that is more like sci-fi than realistic movie.