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Ghosts... of the Civil Dead
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Ghosts... of the Civil Dead

1988-08-01 · 93 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Drama

The inmates and guards of a modern, clean and efficient maximum security wing are slowly and increasingly brutalized until they erupt in violence.

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Directors
John Hillcoat
Production companies
Outlaw Values, Correctional Services
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

David FieldDavid FieldWenzil
Mike BishopMike BishopDavid Yale
Chris DeRoseGrezner
Kevin MackeyGlover
Dave MasonLilly
Nick CaveNick CaveMaynard
Bogdan KocaBogdan KocaWaychek
Freddo DierckRobbins
Vincent GilVincent GilRuben
Ian MortimerJack
Mick KingEdwin Neal
Tony ClarkSimone

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