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Prison of Secrets
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Prison of Secrets

1997-03-16 · 92 min · ★ 5.2

Drama · TV Movie · Crime

Lynn Schaffer is willfully irresponsible once too often, gets fired and refuses a plea-bargain with her employer. She's now convicted and because of this uncooperative attitude gets the maximum sentence, 10 years in a women's jail wing. Model husband Larry, who wasn't informed of her dumb schemes is left running her appeal, the household and spoiled daughter who now feels abandoned. Since most inmates are junkies or prostitutes, sergeant Ed Crang and fellow corrupt jailers can run a 'favors in kind exchange'. For rebels, it gets worse. Larry however has his own radio show, so it all hangs on gathering proof.

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Directors
Fred Gerber
Production companies
Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephanie ZimbalistStephanie ZimbalistLynn Schaffer
Finola HughesFinola HughesAngie
Gary FrankGary FrankLarry Schaffer
Rusty SchwimmerRusty SchwimmerCarla
Kimberly RussellKimberly RussellFrannie
Tasia ValenzaTasia ValenzaMaria
Joel PolisJoel PolisBrad
Dale DickeyDale DickeyHarriet
Paige MossPaige MossBetsy
Stephanie SawyerStephanie SawyerCarey
Dan LauriaDan LauriaSergeant Ed Crang
Stephen QuadrosStephen QuadrosStu

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