The Stanford Prison Experiment
– This film is based on the actual events that took place in 1971 when Stanford professor Dr. Philip Z..
This film is based on the actual events that took place in 1971 when Stanford professor Dr. Philip Zimbardo created what became one of the most shocking and famous social experiments of all time.
17 Jul 2015
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.
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Tim Talbott, Philip Zimbardo (based on the book "The Lucifer Effect")
Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano, Moises Arias, Nicholas Braun
In 1971, twenty-four male students are selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building.
4 wins & 3 nominations.
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