You don't mention whether you're interested only in recent films or if you want to go back to the beginning of cinematic history, but prison and execution films go back as far as Edison. I suggest you read Kevin Brownlow's BEHIND THE MASK OF INNOCENCE for silent titles; he handles exploitation/expose titles pretty thoroughly. The George Eastman House has a 1924 (?) talkie short with the then-warden of Sing Sing, which you might find of interest. I recommend Carlos Clarens' book CRIME MOVIES and the chapter called "Our Fine Fettered Friends" in FROM SCARFACE TO SCARLETT. My own personal favorite prison film is EACH DAWN WE DIE, with BRUTE FORCE a distant second. Hope that helps! Kathy Harper ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]