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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2008-01-13
Languageen
Runtime1h
Production

BBC

7.5(41)
•2008•1h

Louis Theroux: Behind Bars

DocumentaryTV Movie

Overview

For two weeks, Theroux visits the San Quentin State Prison.

Director
Stuart Cabb
Writing & Screenplay
Louis Theroux
Cinematography
Stuart Cabb

Principal Cast

1 credited
Louis Theroux
Louis TherouxHimself

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