Penitentary When this movie premiered in 1979 it was a sellout at our local $1 Theater in Dallas called the Texas (where Lee Harvey Oswald was caught).It played their several weeks and also at another local Hangout called the Aquarius. I am not sure why it was so popular,but I think it was because it was the Rawest,grittiest,downright Adult movie to deal with the consequences of committing a crime against others. This is a GrindHouse Original.Weak story line,but common. Poor cinematography ,but effective. Prison is not pleasant and this film was not pleasant. Ultra violent ,yet comical…? Love scenes in the Men’s room are borderline Porn…I saw the premiere with my grandparents! And oh yes..men get anally raped in Prison (see Boondocks episode) This movie was so…So Baad …that we Loved it. Ps…I have not seen this movie in 22years. So my opinion could change if I see it again…!
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Storyline : Penitentiary
Penitentary A hitchhiker named Martel Gordone gets in a fight with two bikers over a prostitute, and one of the bikers is killed. Gordone is arrested and sent to prison, where he joins the prison’s boxing team in an effort to secure an early parole and to establish his dominance over the prison’s toughest gang. There’s only one way out, and 100 fools stand in the way!
The Penitentiary Trilogy: Penitentiary
Penitentiary (1979) follows the life of Too Sweet, a young man who’s life is has taken a very wrong turn. A very tragic and unlucky event lands the dude in prison. Looking at a long stretch in the jug, Too Sweet looks for any opportunity to get out of the joint. Finally a big break comes along, boxing. But like all good guys, he makes a very nasty enemy in the guise of Half Dead, a cruel sadistic inmate who doesn’t take a liking to our young hero. How did Too Sweet get in Prison? Can Too Sweet fight is way out of prison? Why does Half Dead want Too Sweet’s head? Who in the hell is Peaches? All your questions will be answered when you watch Penitentiary!
Highly recommended for fans of low budget films.
I cannot give this Black-cult classic a standard review?
