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Convicts

“Freedom has its price.”

1991 · 1 h 33 min
Directed by Peter Masterson · USA · American Independent Cinema
Drama

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Cast

Robert Duvall Lukas Haas James Earl Jones Starletta DuPois Carlin Glynn Calvin Levels

Credits

Written by: Horton Foote

Plot

In 1902, 13-year-old Horace toils on a run-down plantation in rural Texas to buy a tombstone for the father he lost a year earlier. Soll, the crusty old Confederate who owns the plantation and depends on convict labor to keep his farm running, takes a liking to Horace.

Sinekatalog’s take

Convicts (1991) is a American drama directed by Peter Masterson. It stars Robert Duvall, Lukas Haas and James Earl Jones. It runs 93 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.7 / 10 (908 votes)
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