Penguins Behind Bars (2003)
BOLD! BRAZEN! BRUTAL!
Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.
Director: Janet Perlman
Genre: Crime, Animation, Drama
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: June 20, 2003
Cast
- Lili Taylor - Doris Fairfeather
- Patricia Collins - Mad’m Millie
- Alberta Watson - Babs
- Catherine Fitch - Flotsam
- Patricia Gage - Matron Ruffwater
- Craig Francis - Mike the Lawyer
- Maria Vacratsis - The Warden
- Richard Clarkson - Charlie Abaloney
- Dan Lett - District Attorney
- Dan Lett - Judge
Screenplay
- Derek Lamb
- Derek Lamb (Storyboard)
- Janet Perlman
- Janet Perlman (Storyboard)
Music: Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Production: Hulascope Studio, Hulaguin Films Inc., ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, penguin, women's prison, based on graphic novel, failed tv pilot
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penguins Behind Bars about?
- Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.
- Who directed Penguins Behind Bars?
- Penguins Behind Bars was directed by Janet Perlman.
- Who stars in Penguins Behind Bars?
- Penguins Behind Bars stars Lili Taylor, Patricia Collins, Alberta Watson, Catherine Fitch, Patricia Gage, Craig Francis.
- How long is Penguins Behind Bars?
- Penguins Behind Bars has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Penguins Behind Bars?
- Penguins Behind Bars is a Crime, Animation, Drama film.
- Where was Penguins Behind Bars produced?
- Penguins Behind Bars was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Penguins Behind Bars?
- The themes of Penguins Behind Bars include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Riot and Anarchy.