description Felon Overview
Felon is a 2008 American prison drama directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Stephen Dorff, Val Kilmer, and Harold Perrineau. It depicts a man’s incarceration at Corcoran State Prison following an incident involving a fatal shooting. The film draws upon events that occurred within the California prison system during the 1990s.
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info Felon Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2008 |
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What crime sends Wade Porter to prison in Felon?
Wade Porter, played by Stephen Dorff, accidentally kills a burglar who breaks into his home. He is convicted of involuntary manslaughter and receives a three-year sentence in a maximum-security prison. ([Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/felon))
Is Felon based on a true story?
The film is fictional, but its prison violence and setting draw on events reported at California State Prison, Corcoran, during the 1990s. It was written and directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
Who plays the prisoners and guards in Felon?
Val Kilmer plays a notorious mass murderer who becomes Wade's cellmate, while Harold Perrineau plays the prison guard responsible for brutal abuse. The supporting cast also includes Sam Shepard and Marisol Nichols.
When was Felon released?
Felon is a 2008 American prison drama released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. It has a runtime of about 104 minutes.
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