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Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991): Cast

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Prison Stories: Women on the Inside is a 1991 drama directed by Donna Deitch and Joan Micklin Silver, starring Grace Zabriskie as Genevieve, Elisabeth Moss and Rae Dawn Chong. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prison Stories: Women on the Inside About?

The premise of Prison Stories: Women on the Inside without spoilers.

Three dramatic tales set within a women’s prison, each adapted from a novel. The first follows a newcomer experiencing prison life for the first time. The second centers on a mother whose son has stopped visiting her behind bars. The third explores the emotions and reflections of inmates as they approach their release.

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • cult director
  • women in prison
  • women's prison
  • cult film
  • prison
  • strip search
  • f rated
  • spousal abuse
  • female nudity
  • domestic violence
  • mother son relationship
+9 more
  • drugs
  • police
  • flashback
  • juvenile delinquent
  • marital abuse
  • undercover
  • mother daughter relationship
  • title directed by female
  • b movie
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Cast & crew

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside Cast & Characters

Grace Zabriskie leads the cast as Genevieve, with Elisabeth Moss as Little Molly and Rae Dawn Chong as Rhonda. Directed by Donna Deitch and Joan Micklin Silver; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Donna Deitch and Joan Micklin Silver

More films directed by Donna Deitch and Joan Micklin Silver, best-rated first: Desert Hearts, Loverboy, Hunger Point and Charms for the Easy Life.

Details

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Frauen hinter Gittern” and “Donne dentro - Storie dal carcere”.

Also known as
  • Frauen hinter Gittern
  • Donne dentro - Storie dal carcere

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Prison Stories: Women on the Inside FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Prison Stories: Women on the Inside, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Prison Stories: Women on the Inside?

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Prison Stories: Women on the Inside released?

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside was released on January 26, 1991.

Who directed Prison Stories: Women on the Inside?

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside was directed by Donna Deitch and Joan Micklin Silver.

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Who is in the cast of Prison Stories: Women on the Inside?

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside stars Grace Zabriskie as Genevieve, Elisabeth Moss as Little Molly and Rae Dawn Chong as Rhonda, among 14 credited actors.

Does Prison Stories: Women on the Inside have a post-credit scene?

No. Prison Stories: Women on the Inside has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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