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Doin' Time
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Doin' Time

1985-05-19 · 81 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy

Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.

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Directors
George Mendeluk
Production companies
Filmcorp, The Ladd Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeff AltmanJeff AltmanDuke Jarret
Dey YoungDey YoungDr. Vicki Norris
Richard MulliganRichard MulliganMongo Mitchell
John VernonJohn VernonBig Mac
Colleen CampColleen CampNancy Catlett
Melanie ChartoffMelanie ChartoffLinda Libel
Graham JarvisGraham JarvisPrescott
Pat McCormickPat McCormickFallis
Eddie VelezEddie VelezWetback
Jimmie WalkerJimmie WalkerShaker
Judy LandersJudy LandersThe Bride
Muhammad AliMuhammad AliMuhammad Ali
Stuart GillardStuart GillardSen. Hodgkins
Rhonda ShearRhonda ShearAdrianne
Kitten NatividadKitten NatividadTassie
Melinda O. FeeMelinda O. FeeDenise
Dona SpeirDona SpeirCard Holder
Ji-Tu CumbukaJi-Tu CumbukaBernie Feldstein
Big YankBubba Feldstein
Nicholas WorthNicholas WorthAnimal

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