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Apr 5, 2023 · The 25 best prison movies of all time. 3 Likes. 505 Views. 2023 Apr 5. It has been over 25 years since the release of “The Shawshank Redemption,” a prison escape film based on the 1982...
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In this 10 Best prison movies of the 21st century video, we'll take a look at 10 of the best prison escape movies of the 21st century. From breakout movies t...
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Nov 25, 2019 · If you want to know how hard life in prison can be you should definitely watch our picks for the best Prison movies. The following ranking focuses on movies ...
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- Cool Hand Luke (1967) One of Paul Newman’s most iconic roles, Luke Jackson is a chain-gang prisoner who refuses to buckle to authority, repeatedly attempting to escape and keep his individualistic spirit in an environment designed to crush exactly that.
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) So this one is a total no brainer, as it’s widely considered to be one of the best movies of all time full stop. You’ve probably seen it ten times already, but if you haven’t it stars Tim Robbins as a man wrongly imprisoned for the murder of his wife – and tracks his experiences in jail, his friendship with Morgan Freeman’s lifelong convict and ultimately his… well, that would be saying too much.
- Hunger (2008) Before Shame, Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender burst onto the scene with this gut-wrenching tale of Irish republican Bobby Sands, who led the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike at Belfast’s Maze Prison in an attempt to gain political prisoner status.
- The Rock (1996) Michael Bay’s action romp has Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery breaking into prison – specifically, Alcatraz – rather than out of it, in order to stop Ed Harris’ rogue general from unleashing a deadly nerve gas on San Francisco.
- The Shawshank Redemption. It had to be "Shawshank." The extraordinary film adapted from a Stephen King novella is a hopeful, nearly perfect experience about an unexpected friendship formed behind prison walls.
- A Man Escaped. French master filmmaker Robert Bresson has a notably distant style, and he employs largely non-professional actors, limited music and stylistic choices to tell his stories.
- Cool Hand Luke. "What we've got here is... failure to communicate" goes the famous line from the effortlessly cool movie "Cool Hand Luke," which features an incredible performance from screen icon Paul Newman.
- Starred Up. David Mackenzie's "Starred Up" is the most recent film in the top reaches of the list, but it's a rare example of a movie that becomes an instant classic upon release.
Aug 8, 2024 · Step into the world behind bars with our expertly curated list of the best prison movies of all time. These films offer a nuanced glimpse into the lives of convicts, often exploring themes of redemption, hope, and the human will to survive against all odds.
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Mar 25, 2023 · And when everything is subverted, prison life can lead to some of the funniest situations you've seen in cinema. Here are our picks for the best movies about prison and prison life, from corrupt officers to thrilling escapes to convicts who seek redemption for their sins. Directed by Steve Buscemi.
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