Prison of Secrets (1997): Cast & Plot
Prison of Secrets is a 1997 crime drama directed by Fred Gerber, starring Stephanie Zimbalist as Lynn Schaffer, Gary Frank and Dan Lauria. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Fred Gerber
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carroll Newman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prison of Secrets About?
The premise of Prison of Secrets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being fired and rejecting a plea deal, Lynn Schaffer is sentenced to ten years in prison, where she witnessed a crime and fights back with the truth. Larry must juggle the appeal, home and a daughter while corrupt guards led by Sergeant Ed Crang run a racket among drug‑linked inmates. Larry’s radio show offers a chance to expose corruption.
Prison of Secrets Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- women's prison
- women in prison
- forced prostitution
- rape
- rape victim
- woman in jeopardy
- female exploitation
- sexual abuse
- forced to strip
- prostitute
- erotica
- prostitution
+19 more Show fewer
- fondling
- misogynist
- sexploitation
- female prisoner
- strip search
- shower
- white panties
- panties
- upskirt
- scantily clad female
- cleavage
- punishment
- beating
- prison
- based on true story
- true crime
- jail
- violence against a woman
- minidress
Prison of Secrets Cast & Characters
Stephanie Zimbalist leads the cast as Lynn Schaffer, with Gary Frank as Larry Schaffer and Dan Lauria as Sergeant Ed Crang. Directed by Fred Gerber; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred Gerber
- Stephanie Zimbalist as Lynn Schaffer
- Gary Frank as Larry Schaffer
- Dan Lauria as Sergeant Ed Crang
- Stephanie Sawyer as Carey
Also Starring in Prison of Secrets
· 8 more- Kimberly Russell Frannie
- Finola Hughes Angie
- Rusty Schwimmer Carla
- Dale Dickey Harriet
- Stephen Quadros Stu
- Joel Polis Brad
- Tasia Valenza Maria
- Paige Moss Betsy
More from Fred Gerber
More films directed by Fred Gerber: The Gift of Peace, Christmas for Keeps, Sand Dollar Cove and Mystery 101: Killer Timing.
Prison of Secrets Plot Summary
What happens in Prison of Secrets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lynn Schaffer, a devoted mother and wife, finds her life unexpectedly turned upside down when she is arrested for a crime she was unaware she had committed. Initially, she treats her arrest with a sense of disbelief and does not take it seriously. Believing herself to be innocent, she defies her lawyer’s advice to accept a plea bargain and instead chooses to go to trial.
Full summary
The whole story of Prison of Secrets, scene by scene
Prison of Secrets Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Prison of Secrets.
How Well Do You Know Prison of Secrets?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the maximum sentence Lynn receives at her trial?
Cars in Prison of Secrets
18 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Step-Van and the 1992 Ford Econoline.
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Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1989 Ford Taurus Minor role -
1986 Suzuki Samurai Minor role
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Movies Like Prison of Secrets
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Girls in Prison, Women’s Prison and Prison Stories: Women on the Inside.
Prison of Secrets FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Prison of Secrets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prison of Secrets?
Prison of Secrets runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Prison of Secrets released?
Prison of Secrets was released on March 16, 1997.
Who directed Prison of Secrets?
Prison of Secrets was directed by Fred Gerber.
More films by Fred Gerber Who is in the cast of Prison of Secrets?
Prison of Secrets stars Stephanie Zimbalist as Lynn Schaffer, Gary Frank as Larry Schaffer and Dan Lauria as Sergeant Ed Crang, among 12 credited actors.
Does Prison of Secrets have a post-credit scene?
No. Prison of Secrets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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