Prison Films - Blu-ray Forum

carpaltonnel · 02-24-2009, 05:02 PM

One of my all time favorite film sub-genres is Prison Films. Where a good portion or all of the movie takes place "Behind Bars." These films give us something/someone to root for, and present hope and redemption in a new light. Plus they tend to make you appreciate your freedom, while reminding you to "BE GOOD" or one day you might be taking a long bus ride with handcuffs and armed guards locked to you!

Your favorite all time Prison/Jail Film is?

matt2009 · 02-24-2009, 05:10 PM

Escape from Alcatraz

pacificvibes · 02-24-2009, 05:11 PM

HAHAHAHAHA that title sounds so wrong...

SDon1969 · 02-24-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Your favorite all time Prison/Jail Film is?

My favorite is probably Escape From Alcatraz, though worth mentioning (since I just saw it for the first time last night) is Felon - not too shabby!

carpaltonnel · 02-24-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by matt2009

Escape from Alcatraz

Nice choice classic, I forgot to put one of my favorites...I'm going to go with American History X, amazing performance by Mr. Edward Norton.

carpaltonnel · 02-24-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

HAHAHAHAHA that title sounds so wrong...

Figured it would get a laugh!

(But most will know where I'm going with it, I hope!)

Nameless Evil · 02-24-2009, 05:14 PM

Obvious Choice: The Shawshank Redemption

Also, The Green Mile & Escape from Alcatraz

pacificvibes · 02-24-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Nice choice classic, I forgot to put one of my favorites...I'm going to go with American History X, amazing performance by Mr. Edward Norton.

That movie is so intense. I loved it, I want to buy it on BD. I forgot the child actor, but he was great too.

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Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Figured it would get a laugh!

(But most will know where I'm going with it, I hope!)

We can only hope

jkwest · 02-24-2009, 05:17 PM

Edward Furlong

dpomp · 02-24-2009, 05:18 PM

Crim...

jkwest · 02-24-2009, 05:18 PM

My answer....
Alien³

pacificvibes · 02-24-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

Crim...

I swear, we use Crim for everything. It's so funny.

SquidPuppet · 02-24-2009, 05:20 PM

Papillon is a must see if you like the genre...

Caged for a murder he didn't commit, petty thief Henri "Papillon" Charriere (Steve McQueen) finds himself trapped within the walls of a French penal colony, determined to escape. Joining forces with fellow convict and quirky counterfeiter Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman) and armed with dogged persistence, Papillon makes a daring bid for freedom. Franklin J. Schaffner directs this film adaptation of Charriere's true story.

jkwest · 02-24-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dpompeo

Crim...

wow...he could be...I never thought of that..

did Crim live in New York?

jkwest · 02-24-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

My answer....
Alien³

after this it would be Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay..

lobo81865 · 02-24-2009, 05:22 PM

Chained Heat, for obvious reasons.

SquidPuppet · 02-24-2009, 05:24 PM

Academy Award screenplay 1978

Another MUST if you like the genre...

Midnight Express (1978)

The true story of Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is brought to life by Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning screenplay recounting the young American's experience in a Turkish prison. When Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey, the courts decide to make an example out of him and sentence him to 20 years in prison. With little hope of ever getting out, Hayes decides to attempt a daring escape. Co-stars Randy Quaid and John Hurt.

matt2009 · 02-24-2009, 05:24 PM

An Innocent Man ?

carpaltonnel · 02-24-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Academy Award screenplay 1978

Another MUST if you like the genre...

Midnight Express (1978)

The true story of Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is brought to life by Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning screenplay recounting the young American's experience in a Turkish prison. When Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey, the courts decide to make an example out of him and sentence him to 20 years in prison. With little hope of ever getting out, Hayes decides to attempt a daring escape. Co-stars Randy Quaid and John Hurt.

Thanks SquidPuppet, I'm always looking for more "Prison Love"

lobo81865 · 02-24-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by matt2009

An Innocent Man ?

I loved that one.

02-24-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
carpaltonnel Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New York, Long Island Blu-ray collection:118 Blu-ray reviews:7	Prison Films One of my all time favorite film sub-genres is Prison Films. Where a good portion or all of the movie takes place "Behind Bars." These films give us something/someone to root for, and present hope and redemption in a new light. Plus they tend to make you appreciate your freedom, while reminding you to "BE GOOD" or one day you might be taking a long bus ride with handcuffs and armed guards locked to you! Your favorite all time Prison/Jail Film is?

02-24-2009, 05:20 PM	#13
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	1973 EPIC.....Papillon Papillon is a must see if you like the genre... Caged for a murder he didn't commit, petty thief Henri "Papillon" Charriere (Steve McQueen) finds himself trapped within the walls of a French penal colony, determined to escape. Joining forces with fellow convict and quirky counterfeiter Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman) and armed with dogged persistence, Papillon makes a daring bid for freedom. Franklin J. Schaffner directs this film adaptation of Charriere's true story.

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02-24-2009, 05:10 PM	#2
matt2009 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:48	Escape from Alcatraz

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pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	HAHAHAHAHA that title sounds so wrong...

02-24-2009, 05:14 PM	#7
Nameless Evil Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:183 Blu-ray reviews:52	Obvious Choice: The Shawshank Redemption Also, The Green Mile & Escape from Alcatraz

02-24-2009, 05:17 PM	#9
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02-24-2009, 05:18 PM	#10
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02-24-2009, 05:24 PM	#17
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Academy Award screenplay 1978 Another MUST if you like the genre... Midnight Express (1978) The true story of Billy Hayes (Brad Davis) is brought to life by Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning screenplay recounting the young American's experience in a Turkish prison. When Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey, the courts decide to make an example out of him and sentence him to 20 years in prison. With little hope of ever getting out, Hayes decides to attempt a daring escape. Co-stars Randy Quaid and John Hurt.

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