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The Stanford Prison Experiment
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The Stanford Prison Experiment

2015-07-17 · 122 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Drama · History

In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.

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Directors
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Production companies
Abandon Pictures, Coup d'Etat Films, Sandbar Pictures, Priority Pictures, IFC Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 643,557

Top Cast

Billy CrudupBilly CrudupDr. Philip Zimbardo
Michael AngaranoMichael AngaranoChristopher Archer
Ezra MillerEzra MillerDaniel Culp / Prisoner 8612
Tye SheridanTye SheridanPeter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
Olivia ThirlbyOlivia ThirlbyDr. Christina Maslach
Nelsan EllisNelsan EllisJesse Fletcher
Moisés AriasMoisés AriasAnthony Carroll
Nicholas BraunNicholas BraunKarl Vandy
Gaius CharlesGaius CharlesPaul Vogel
Keir GilchristKeir GilchristJohn Lovett
Ki Hong LeeKi Hong LeeGavin Lee / Prisoner 3401
Thomas MannThomas MannPrisoner 416
Logan MillerLogan MillerJerry Sherman / Prisoner 5486
Johnny SimmonsJohnny SimmonsJeff Jansen / Prisoner 1037
James WolkJames WolkMike Penny
Matt BennettMatt BennettKyle Parker
Jesse CarereJesse CarerePaul Beattie / Prisoner 5704
Brett DavernBrett DavernHubbie Whitlow / Prisoner 7258
James FrechevilleJames FrechevilleMatthew Townshend
Miles HeizerMiles HeizerMarshall Lovett

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