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The Concrete Jungle
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The Concrete Jungle

1982-10-03 · 99 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Drama

An unfortunate and naive girl is set up by her boyfriend and convicted of drug smuggling. She is sent to a women's correctional facility where she must constantly struggle to survive.

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Directors
Tom DeSimone
Production companies
Ideal Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jill St. JohnJill St. JohnWarden Fletcher
Tracey E. BregmanTracey E. BregmanElizabeth
BarBara LunaBarBara LunaCat
June BarrettIcy
Aimée EcclesAimée EcclesSpider
Sondra CurrieSondra CurrieKatherine
Peter BrownPeter BrownDanny
Susan MechsnerBreaker
Karen SheperdKaren SheperdKung Fu
Robert MianoRobert MianoStone
Niki DantineNiki DantineMargo
Nita TalbotNita TalbotShelly Meyers
Marcia KarrMarcia KarrMarcy
Sally JulianSweets
Justine LenoreJustine LenoreMax
Kendal KaldwellKendal KaldwellEyes
Carole Ita WhiteCarole Ita WhiteCheeks
Maria CasoBlimp
Cynthia GrantBill
Karole Le ManOdette

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