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Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
"Miracles happen in unexpectred places, even in the death-row cellblock at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. There John Coffey, a gentle giant of a prisoner with supernatural powers, brings a sense of spirit and humanity to his guards and fellow inmates."
3) S.W.A.T
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
When things get too tough for the cops, the cops call on the Special Weapons and Tactics unti - better known as S.W.A.T. Two wisecracking, battle-hardened veterans team up with a pair of street smart rookies to form the most free-wheeling, but effective, S.W.A.T. team ever. Their first assignment: transport an international drug kingpin to federal custody, after he's offered $100 million to anyone who will free him.
Publisher
Alliance Atlantis
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
When British convict Colin is placed in an experimental program to finish his prison sentence, all he wants is peace. But after his wise elderly roommate introduces him to gardening, Colin uncovers a surprising talent and passion for plants. Teaming up with his fellow inmates, Colin prepares to compete for England's highest flower show award.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
"Int's been three years since CTU agent, Jack Bauer thwarted a terrorist attempt to plunge the United States into war. Now he's back in L.A. after working undercover for six months bringing down drug lord Ramon Salazar. But then the FBI receives a phone call threatening the release of a deadly virus in Los Angeles if Salazar isn't released from prison within six hours. As CTU races to locate the virus, Jack realizes that the only way to prevent additional...
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Shawshank Redemption is the story of a man (Tim Robbins) condemned to life in prison for a murder that he did not commit. His resourcefulness and ingenuity inspires other prisoners and lead to his eventual ingenious escape. It is an inspirational film that showcases the power of the human spirit to triumph over the most horrific adversitiesThe Shawshank Redemption is both engaging and ultimately uplifting. Much credit for this goes to Robbins...
Publisher
Adopt Films
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Italiano
Description
As part of a rehabilitative prison program, inmates at a high-security prison in Rome prepare for a public performance of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar.' As they rehearse, the prisoners find that the classic play has both a striking resonance and contrast to their confined lives.
8) Un condamné à mort s'est échappé: or, Le vent souffle où il veut = The wind blows where it wishes
Series
Criterion collection ; 650
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Français
Description
Based on the memoirs of an imprisoned French resistance leader, this unbelievably taut and methodical marvel follows the fictional Fontaine's single-minded pursuit of freedom, detailing the planning and carrying out of his escape with gripping precision.
Language
English
Description
Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins his two droid allies, along with Princess Leia, to free his comrade Han Solo, imprisoned by the vile crime lord, Jabba the Hutt. Reunited, the Rebels race to the moon of the planet Endor where they launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet. But the ultimate battle is between father and son, as Luke faces Darth Vader one last...
Language
English
Description
The battle for the galaxy intensifies as Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance. Han Solo and Princess Leia flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where Jedi master Yoda teaches him the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation--and a seeming life-or-death duel...
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Poland, World War II. Innocent and naive 8-year-old Bruno is bored and restless in his new home. Ignoring his mother, he sets off on an adventure in the woods. He comes across a high fence which separates him from the people he can see through it. Soon he meets a young boy in striped pajamas, and a surprising friendship develops.
13) Stone
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Jack Mabry, a parole officer days away from retirement, is asked to review the case of Gerald 'Stone' Creeson, in prison for arson. Now eligible for early release, Stone needs to convince Jack he has reformed, but his attempts to influence the older man's decision with his wife Lucetta have profound and unexpected effects on them both.
14) Camp X-ray
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A young soldier is stationed as a guard at Guantanamo Bay where she strikes up an unusual and potentially dangerous friendship with a detainee who has been imprisoned for eight years."
15) Cool hand Luke
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lucas Jackson is a man who refuses to be nailed down, conform to rules and regulations, or fit into society, and now, he's on a chain gang. He's a likable enough guy, always smiling, always ready for a little fun. He eats 50 hard-boiled eggs on a bet and collects all the money in the camp. He's more or less like the people he hangs around with, except he won't be pushed. He knows his own mind. This makes him the only prisoner with guts enough to talk...
16) The mustang
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Roman is a man serving a prison sentence of 12 years for committing a violent crime. His rehabilitation options include working at a facility that breaks and trains wild mustang horses. Within a short time, Roman's work with the horses propels him into an introspective period. He learns about the true origins of his own anger when he befriends a particularly troubled mustang. As his relationship with the mustang grows, Roman begins to deeply consider...
18) Getting out
Author
Series
Publisher
Avon Books
Pub. Date
1980.
Language
English
Description
After 8 years in prison, Arlene is struggling to make her way back into the world.
19) Brute force
Series
Criterion collection ; 383
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Joe Collins, along with his fellow inmates, live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins's dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
20) We're no angels
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Three convicts, Joseph, Albert and Jules, are plotting their escape from Devil's Island. Fate intervenes when they hide out with kindly but inept Felix and his family. Felix manages a store for his arrogant cousin Andre, who makes the fatal mistake of stealing Albert's pet, a poisonous snake. After resolving Felix's problems, the convicts return to prison, convinced that the world is much too wicked.
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