6 must-watch Hollywood prison movies

Author: Achu Krishnan

This 1973 movie was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, and Victor Jory in the lead.

Papillon

This 1994 movie was directed by Frank Darabont and stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, and Bob Gunton in the lead.

The Shawshank Redemption

This 1967 movie was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and stars Paul Newman, George Kennedy, and J. D. Cannon in the lead.

Cool Hand Luke

This 2001 movie was directed by Rod Lurie and stars Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, and Mark Ruffalo in the lead.

The Last Castle

This 1962 movie was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, and Thelma Ritter in the lead.

Birdman of Alcatraz

This 1999 movie was directed by Frank Darabont and stars Tom Hanks, David Morse, and Bonnie Hunt in the lead.

The Green Mile