The Prisoner of the Iron Bars

2004 | 123 minutes | 7.5 ★ (11)

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars
  • Overview

    In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.

  • Release Date

    16 April 2004

  • DirectingPaulo Sacramento
  • Budget

    $142,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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