---
title: "The Prison"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-prison-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 438798
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Prison (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-prison-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Prison is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Crime, Action. Produced and broadcast by Curo Holdings. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An imprisoned ex-police inspector discovers an inmate runs a massive crime syndicate from behind bars."

### Why Watch
- Features a high-stakes power struggle inside a penitentiary
- Explores a criminal empire operating from within prison walls

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains violent or mature themes typical of crime action films
- Details on secondary characters and subplots are limited in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains crime and action themes suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, intense, crime, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Na Hyun
- **Networks / Studios**: Curo Holdings

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Han Suk-kyu** as *Jung Ik-ho*
- **Kim Rae-won** as *Song Yoo-gun*
- **Jung Woong-in** as *Prison Director Kang*
- **Jo Jae-yun** as *Hong-pyo*
- **Shin Sung-rok** as *Chang-gil*
- **Jeon Bae-soo** as *Chief of Security*
- **Lee Kyung-young** as *Director Bae*
- **Kang Shin-il** as *Director Noh*
- **Kim Sung-kyun** as *Dr. Kim*
- **Park Won-sang** as *Manager Jung*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Prison released?
The film was released in 2017, with a US release date listed as March 31, 2017.

### Q: What genres does The Prison belong to?
The film falls under the crime and action genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of The Prison?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character in The Prison?
The main character is an imprisoned ex-police inspector.

### Q: What is the central premise of the movie?
An imprisoned ex-police inspector discovers that the entire penitentiary is controlled by an inmate running a crime syndicate and becomes part of the crime empire.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Prison — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/438798)

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