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Doin' Time

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Doin' Time (1985)
  • 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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
263
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  • Director
    • George Mendeluk
  • Writers
    • Franelle Silver(story)
    • Ron Zwang(story)
    • George Mendeluk(story)
  • Stars
    • Muhammad Ali
    • Jeff Altman
    • Henry Bal
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  • Director
    • George Mendeluk
  • Writers
    • Franelle Silver(story)
    • Ron Zwang(story)
    • George Mendeluk(story)
  • Stars
    • Muhammad Ali
    • Jeff Altman
    • Henry Bal
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    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Muhammad Ali
    Muhammad Ali
    • Self (special appearance)as Self (special appearance)
    Jeff Altman
    Jeff Altman
    • Duke Jarrettas Duke Jarrett
    Henry Bal
    • Guard Kowinskias Guard Kowinski
    Gene Bell
    • Vaudevillanas Vaudevillan
    Big Yank
    • Bubba Feldsteinas Bubba Feldstein
    Simmy Bow
    • Snake Eyesas Snake Eyes
    Drew Bundini Brown
    Drew Bundini Brown
    • Self (special appearance)as Self (special appearance)
    David Lee Bynum
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Nancy Catlettas Nancy Catlett
    Max Carl
    • Vocalistas Vocalist
    Melanie Chartoff
    Melanie Chartoff
    • Linda Libelas Linda Libel
    Robert Clotworthy
    Robert Clotworthy
    • Attorneyas Attorney
    Dee Cooper
    Dee Cooper
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    • Bernie Feldsteinas Bernie Feldstein
    Robert Czakel
    • Duke's Traineras Duke's Trainer
    Eugene S. David Jr.
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    Dora Denney
    • Marthaas Martha
    Melinda O. Fee
    Melinda O. Fee
    • Deniseas Denise
    • Director
      • George Mendeluk
    • Writers
      • Franelle Silver(story) (screenplay)
      • Ron Zwang(story) (screenplay)
      • George Mendeluk(story)
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    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. —Mattias Thuresson
    • weightlifting
    • television reporter
    • african american stereotype
    • prison
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      • The only prison in the world where you break out. Laughing.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • R
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The map on the wall in Mongo Mitchell's office is a Thomas Brothers map of Orange County, California.
    • Quotes

      Vocalist: [singing to the beat of Elvis' "All Shook Up"] Got a little letter from a sweetie pie. Told me that she loved me, I'm her favorite guy. Likes me cuz I'm evil and so screwed up. Uh huh, I'm all fucked up. Uh huh, oooh, oh yeah, I'm all fucked up. I was stealing cars at the age of ten. Took me off the street and put me in the pen. I don't think I could ever give it all up. Uh huh, I'm all fucked up. Uh huh, oooh, oh yeah, I'm all fucked up.

    • Connections
      Spoofs White Heat (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      Breakin' Out
      Written by Max Carl and Andrew Kastner

      Performed by Jack Mack and The Heart Attack

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    2/10
    85 comedy misfire
    In 85, we had Night Patrol, Moving Violations, and this. All I can say is thank god we have Jeff Altman, the film's only saving grace. Altman is a door to door salesman, caught in the wrong house in the wrong bed with the wrong woman who screams rape. This hot middle aged philly at first lures Altman to the bedroom, so you can probably imagine, just how angry he feels when he ends up in the clink, amongst some well known faces, like John Vernon and JJ from good times, amidst other comedy stars of this 8O's type. The philly gets her just desserts later in a funny scene. You'll get the pun when you see it. In this insane prison, run by an evil warden, Mulligan, it actually turns out to be a real fun environment, where eggs are cooked on electric chairs, rock bands perform and the prisoners have their own t.v. station. Jeff Altman adds his own funny parts too, his full body inspection farting scene is good. But Doin' Time is a pretty weak comedy, and runs third place to the other comedies. A lot of intentional funny moments fall flat on their face. I like the prison band, the lead singer singing I'm all f..ked up instead of shook up, raised a few laughs, where there's a far and a few between. Also Judy Landers flashing her two prized assets in front of Mulligan, in his office, getting him so hot, he has to make a few runs to the bathroom is another funny scene. But this film is just a weak effort. I watched this film a few times, in most cases, never really getting to the end of it, which I found a hard process. Take my advice. See the other two films mentioned above, before seeing this one. You may have a difference of opinion, but I would be talking about a very small majority here. May'be we should have the film's director do some time, in a non fun environment.
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    • Dec 5, 2012

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Big House
    • Filming locations
      • GMT Studios - 5701-5751 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ladd Company
      • Filmcorp Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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