On the Yard (1978)
- Directed by
- Raphael D. Silver
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man in prison tries to maintain his humanity while navigating the power struggles and daily routines of life inside. The film follows his interactions with other inmates and the prison hierarchy.
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What happens
On the Yard is a 1978 American prison drama film written by Malcolm Braly, directed by Raphael D. Silver and starring John Heard. It is based on Braly's novel of the same name. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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