The Cell
Genres
Overview
A man condemned to die is allowed a prostitute for his last night alive, but the two of them have dark secrets to share.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
1980-03-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
Carol Aston
Prostitute
Russell Hall
Prisoner
Marley Alexander
Jailer
Yvonne Venton
Mother
Caroline MacDowell
Girlfriend
Colin Efford
Executioner
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