Doing Life

– Tony Danza stars in this prison drama about Jerome "Jerry" Rosenburg, a self-professed "jailhouse la..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Doing Life (1986)

Tony Danza stars in this prison drama about Jerome "Jerry" Rosenburg, a self-professed "jailhouse lawyer" who defends himself against the homicide charge that has put him on death row. This tense movie, made in Canada, has the feel of a biographical documentary.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

23 Sep 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Gene Reynolds

Writer:

Steve Bello (book), Steve Bello (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Tony Danza, Jon DeVries, Alvin Epstein, Mitchell Jason

Plot:

Tony Danza stars in this riveting drama based on the true story of Jerry Rosenberg - the world's first convict turned attorney. When two cops are dead, and he's the chief suspect, Jerry finds himself in a maximum security prison awaiting the death penalty. One night, as a fellow inmate is executed, Jerry resolves to save himself by studying law.

Production:

Vidmark Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10