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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2003): Cast

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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars is a 2003 historical documentary directed by Paulo Sacramento, starring Dráuzio Varella, Geraldo Alckmin and Reginaldo Peres. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Paulo Sacramento
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars About?

The premise of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars without spoilers.

In 2002 the Carandiru complex, once the largest prison in Latin America, was set for demolition. Months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained inmates and, with his crew, recorded hours of footage that documents daily routines, interactions and hardships inside, offering an intimate portrait of the institution before it disappeared.

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Themes & Keywords

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  • prisoner
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Cast & crew

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Cast

Dráuzio Varella leads the cast, with Geraldo Alckmin and Reginaldo Peres. Directed by Paulo Sacramento; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Paulo Sacramento

More films directed by Paulo Sacramento: An Eye and a Knife, Riocorrente, Juvenile and Ave.

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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars.

Trailer - O Prisioneiro Da Grade De Ferro
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars Also Known As

Also known as “Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)”.

Also known as
  • Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)

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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was The Prisoner of the Iron Bars released?

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars was released on August 18, 2003.

Who directed The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars was directed by Paulo Sacramento.

More films by Paulo Sacramento

Who is in the cast of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars stars Dráuzio Varella, Geraldo Alckmin and Reginaldo Peres, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Prisoner of the Iron Bars have a post-credit scene?

No. The Prisoner of the Iron Bars has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars in?

The original language of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars is Portuguese.

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