Prison of Secrets 1997
“She witnessed the unthinkable... She fought back with the truth.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Fred Gerber
- Networks
- Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Prison of Secrets?
Topic: Film "Prison of Secrets" (1997). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 16, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Carroll Newman Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
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Topic: Film "Prison of Secrets" (1997).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Prison of Secrets
Year: 1997
Format: American television film
Director: Fred Gerber
Genres: Drama, TV Movie, Crime
Release Date: 03/16/1997 (US)
Runtime: 1h 32m
Rating: PG-13
Basis: Based on a true story
Plot: Focuses on a female prison inmate who fights for women's rights while in jail.
Characters/Cast:
Lynn Schaffer (played by Stephanie Zimbalist): Willfully irresponsible, gets fired, refuses plea-bargain, gets 10 years in a women's jail wing.
Larry Schaffer (played by Gary Frank): Lynn's husband, runs her appeal, runs the household, and manages their spoiled daughter. He has a radio show.
Angie (played by Finola Hughes).
Sergeant Ed
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Prison of Secrets worth watching?
Prison of Secrets holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Prison of Secrets and when was it released?
Prison of Secrets is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Prison of Secrets?
Prison of Secrets was directed by Fred Gerber.
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