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On the Yard

Name: On the Yard
Description: 1978 American prison drama adapted from Malcolm Braly's novel, depicting the power struggles, social codes, and survival strategies among inmates in a California state penitentiary.

6.58

Fair

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1978 American prison drama adapted from Malcolm Braly's novel, depicting the power struggles, social codes, and survival strategies among inmates in a California state penitentiary.

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How good is On the Yard?

On the Yard scores 6.58/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Prison Film category. Gritty, respected prison drama with strong ensemble realism, but obscurity and limited distribution keep it below canonical titles.

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