Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959): Cast & Plot
Riot in Juvenile Prison is a 1959 drama thriller directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Jerome Thor as Paul A. Furman, John Hoyt and Dorothy Provine. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Robert E. Kent Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Riot in Juvenile Prison About?
The premise of Riot in Juvenile Prison without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The fragile, volatile emotions of the teenagers reach a breaking point when two inmates are shot, sparking public outcry. Inside the juvenile detention center, the growing tension threatens to erupt into further violence. Authorities call in a psychologist to intervene, hoping he can defuse the unrest and restore order through peaceful means.
Riot in Juvenile Prison Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- psychotronic film
- catfight
- prison
Riot in Juvenile Prison Cast & Characters
Jerome Thor leads the cast as Paul A. Furman, with John Hoyt as Col. Ernest Walton and Dorothy Provine as Babe. Directed by Edward L. Cahn; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward L. Cahn
- Jerome Thor as Paul A. Furman
- John Hoyt as Col. Ernest Walton
- Dorothy Provine as Babe
- Virginia Aldridge as Kitty Anderson
Also Starring in Riot in Juvenile Prison
· 9 more- Ann Doran Bess Monahan
- Marcia Henderson Grace Hartwell
- Scott Marlowe Edward R. "Eddie" Bassett
- Richard Reeves Andy (uncredited)
- Richard Tyler Stu Killion
- Jack Grinnage Dink
- Al McGranary Governor Pomeroy (uncredited)
- George Brenlin Matches (uncredited)
- Craig Slocum Inmate (uncredited)
More from Edward L. Cahn
More films directed by Edward L. Cahn: Incident in an Alley, Beauty and the Beast, Secret of Deep Harbor and You Have to Run Fast.
Riot in Juvenile Prison Plot Summary
What happens in Riot in Juvenile Prison from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Paul A. Furman is appointed by the governor to take charge of a youth reformatory, replacing Col. Ernest Walton, and he arrives with a bold, reform-minded plan. Rather than enforcing rigid discipline, he imagines a system built on trust and responsibility, even transforming the facility from an all-boys detention site into a co-ed program that would involve female inmates alongside male wards under a new team of adult supervisors.
Full summary
The whole story of Riot in Juvenile Prison, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Riot in Juvenile Prison?
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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Who is appointed by the governor to take charge of the youth reformatory, replacing Col. Ernest Walton?
Riot in Juvenile Prison Also Known As
Also known as “Jugend ohne Gesetz”.
- Also known as
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- Jugend ohne Gesetz
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Riot in Juvenile Prison FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Riot in Juvenile Prison, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Riot in Juvenile Prison?
Riot in Juvenile Prison runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Riot in Juvenile Prison released?
Riot in Juvenile Prison was released on April 1, 1959.
Who directed Riot in Juvenile Prison?
Riot in Juvenile Prison was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
More films by Edward L. Cahn Who is in the cast of Riot in Juvenile Prison?
Riot in Juvenile Prison stars Jerome Thor as Paul A. Furman, John Hoyt as Col. Ernest Walton and Dorothy Provine as Babe, among 13 credited actors.
Does Riot in Juvenile Prison have a post-credit scene?
No. Riot in Juvenile Prison has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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