On the Yard (1978)

Director:

Raphael D. Silver

Writers:

Malcolm Braly (novel), Malcolm Braly

Stars:

John Heard, Thomas G. Waites, Mike Kellin

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Heard	...	Juleson
Thomas G. Waites	...	Chilly
Mike Kellin	...	Red
Richard Bright	...	Nunn
Joe Grifasi	...	Morris
Lane Smith	...	Blake
Richard Hayes	...	Stick
Hector Troy	...	Gasolino
Richard Jamieson	...	Carpenter
Thomas Toner	...	Warden
Ron Faber	...	Manning
David Clennon	...	Psychiatrist
Don Blakely	...	Tate
J.C. Quinn	...	Luther
Eddie Jones	...	Olson

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

prison | based on novel

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Taglines:

...the only way out was feet first!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alptraum hinter Gittern

Filming Locations:

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Midwest Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

User Reviews

Enjoyable prison film

I watched this film, which was on TV recently (in the early hours of the morning - I taped it, naturally!). I agree with the comments made about the ludicrous plot situation re the balloon. If the author (who has served a prison sentence) based this on fact, that's fair enough. But there was more than enough to enjoy apart from that. Particular mention should be made of Mike Kellin ("Red")who gave a very poignant portrayal of a man who's spent the majority of his adult life in prison, and Ron Faber (Manning, the first time offender) whose face told it all at the devastating effect of prison. The swearing was kept to a minimum, which was no bad thing, though offenders tend to use four letter words every other word. Whilst this is not THE prison film, it's certainly worth a viewing.