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Cell 2455 Death Row

1955 · 77 min

A grim, procedural fight for life behind bars, more somber than suspenseful.

Directed by
Fred F. Sears
Genres
Crime, Drama
Starring
William Campbell, R. Wright Campbell , Marian Carr
Tagline
THE BEST-SELLER ACTUALLY WRITTEN IN THE DEATH CELL!
Overview
A Death Row inmate uses his prison law studies to fight for his life. Based on a true story.

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Directed by
Fred F. Sears
Genres
Crime, Drama
Starring
William Campbell, R. Wright Campbell , Marian Carr
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • justice
    • death
    • crime
    • survival
    • redemption
    Places
    • prison
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, drama
    Directed by
    Fred F. Sears
    Written by
    Jack DeWitt
    Starring
    William Campbell, R. Wright Campbell , Marian Carr, Kathryn Grant, Vince Edwards, Allen Nourse, Diane DeLaire, Bart Braverman
    Cinematography
    Fred Jackman Jr.
    Runtime
    77 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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