Penitentiary II (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1982, Penitentiary II is an action and thriller film directed by Jamaa Fanaka, running about 108 minutes. “He's Too Fast, Two Fisted ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con, on parole and trying to straighten his life out, decides to resume his boxing career when one of his prison enemies escapes and kills his girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Penitentiary II stars Peggy Blow as Ellen, Malik Carter as Seldom Seen, Tony Cox as Midget and Ernie Hudson as Half Dead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Penitentiary II has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penitentiary II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penitentiary II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penitentiary II (1982)?
- In US, Penitentiary II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penitentiary II worth watching?
- Penitentiary II holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penitentiary II?
- Penitentiary II stars Peggy Blow , Malik Carter , Tony Cox, Ernie Hudson and Cepheus Jaxon .
- When was Penitentiary II released?
- Penitentiary II was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.