The World's Most Luxurious Prison
Genres
Overview
Former conservative Justice Secretary Ann Widdecombe visits a Norwegian prison that has been described as the most luxurious of its kind.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
45 min
Release Date
2020-11-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
7.3
Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe
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