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– Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually..
Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
18 Oct 1996
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Barry Levinson
Lorenzo Carcaterra (book), Barry Levinson (screenplay)
Kevin Bacon, Billy Crudup, Robert De Niro, Ron Eldard
Four boys growing up in Hell's Kitchen play a prank that leads to an old man getting hurt. Sentenced to no less than one year in the Wilkinson Center in upstate New York, the four friends are changed by the beating, humiliation and sexual abuse by the guards sworn to protect them. Thirteen years later and a chance meeting lead to a chance for revenge against the Wilkinson Center and the guards.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
Warner Bros. Pictures