Movie·2003·0h 23m
Penguins Behind Bars
BOLD! BRAZEN! BRUTAL!
Country
Canada
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Derek Lamb
Producer
Janet Perlman, Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Music
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Sonja Ball
Oily Doily Valdeez
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