The Fence


1h 38m 1994

Brief Synopsis

At age 13, Terry Griffin is sent to a juvenile home for defending himself against an abusive father. Three years later he's sent to a maximum security prison for stabbing a sadistic guard during an escape attempt. At age 33 Terry is released after a lifetime of incarceration and must learn to live o

Film Details

Also Known As
Fence
Genre
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Life Productions
Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

At age 13, Terry Griffin is sent to a juvenile home for defending himself against an abusive father. Three years later he's sent to a maximum security prison for stabbing a sadistic guard during an escape attempt. At age 33 Terry is released after a lifetime of incarceration and must learn to live on the outside. Determined to remain free, he's nonethless drawn into a life and death confrontation with his jailhouse nemesis.

Film Details

Also Known As
Fence
Genre
Biography
Drama
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Life Productions
Location
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 7, 1995

Released in United States on Video February 7, 1995

Feature directorial debut for former real estate developer Peter Pistor.

Began shooting September 14, 1993.

Completed shooting October 27, 1993.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1994.

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Released in United States February 7, 1995

Released in United States on Video February 7, 1995