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Penitentiary (1979)

5.89

Mediocre

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Penitentiary is a 1979 American prison film written and directed by Jamaa Fanaka. Leon Isaac Kennedy plays Martel Gordone, a man sent to prison after being wrongly accused and who becomes involved in the institution's boxing program. The film uses prison violence, boxing, and exploitation-film conventions to present a story about survival, resistance, and the possibility of release through athletic success.

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How good is Penitentiary (1979)?

Penitentiary (1979) scores 5.89/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Blaxploitation Film category.

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See our alternatives page for Penitentiary (1979) for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Greased Lightning (1977), Which Way Is Up? (1977), A Piece of the Action (1977).

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With a score of 5.89/10, Penitentiary (1979) is a solid option in Blaxploitation Film. See all Blaxploitation Film ranked.

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