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The Other Side of Hell

  • TV Movie
  • 19781978
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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The Other Side of Hell (1978)
  • Drama
A disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time and rehabilitate. But when he arrives, he discovers it's in fact a closed world where brutality ... Read allA disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time and rehabilitate. But when he arrives, he discovers it's in fact a closed world where brutality is an everyday occurrence.A disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time and rehabilitate. But when he arrives, he discovers it's in fact a closed world where brutality is an everyday occurrence.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
230
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  • Director
    • Ján Kadár
  • Writers
    • Leon Tokatyan
    • Robert Hamner
  • Stars
    • Alan Arkin
    • Roger E. Mosley
    • Morgan Woodward
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  • Director
    • Ján Kadár
  • Writers
    • Leon Tokatyan
    • Robert Hamner
  • Stars
    • Alan Arkin
    • Roger E. Mosley
    • Morgan Woodward
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    • 24User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Frank Doleas Frank Dole
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Jim Bakeras Jim Baker
    Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Seamon Glass
    • Tim Donahueas Tim Donahue
    Shay Duffin
    Shay Duffin
    • Milleras Miller
    Richard L. Hawkins
    Richard L. Hawkins
    • The Reverend Wyleras The Reverend Wyler
    • (as Richard Hawkins)
    Al Checco
    Al Checco
    • Pudgy Manas Pudgy Man
    Leonard Stone
    Leonard Stone
    • Morellias Morelli
    Tony Karloff
    • Carloas Carlo
    Nicky Blair
    Nicky Blair
    • Di Salvoas Di Salvo
    Barbara Dana
    • Louise Doleas Louise Dole
    Rocky Soriano
    • In-Patientas In-Patient
    Ron Ben Jarrett
    • Bentonas Benton
    Robert Ferguson
    • Crying Patientas Crying Patient
    James Bradley
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Harry Helm
    • Shaking Patientas Shaking Patient
    James Minahan
    • Kidas Kid
    Jock Dove
    • Samas Sam
    • Director
      • Ján Kadár
    • Writers
      • Leon Tokatyan
      • Robert Hamner
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    Storyline

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    A disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time and rehabilitate. But when he arrives, he discovers it's in fact a closed world where brutality is an everyday occurrence.
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    10/10
    Where can I find this movie??????????
    I remember seeing the movie when it first aired as a TV movie back in 1978, and it has stuck with me since. I've been looking for it on video for 10 years as I would really like to see it again to see if it still resonates. Alan Arkin did an excellent job of conveying the desperation of being trapped. If you liked the Shawshank Redemption, this movie has similar themes-you really feel for the protagonist trapped in a corrupt system. It would also appeal to fans of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest as well. It is hard to believe that this was a made for TV movie, as they are rarely as engaging as this. I wish I knew who I could lobby to get this released on DVD.
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    • Mar 10, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Next Howling Wind
    • Filming locations
      • Anaconda, Montana, USA
    • Production company
      • Aubrey-Lyon Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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