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Scenes of Convict Life

Scenes of Convict Life

Genres

Drama

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At an island penal institution, new prisoners are brought in one-by-one, and introduced to the harsh realities of prison life. They are put in fetters, sent to perform hard physical labor, and treated brutally. One convict manages to cut through the bars on his cell window. He climbs out, steals a boat, and begins a desperate attempt to escape from the island.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

21 December 1905

Country

France

Cast

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