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Penguins Behind Bars (2003)

PG-13 · 2003-06-20 · 23m · EN
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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.

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Janet PerlmanDirector, WriterDerek LambWriter

Media

▶ Top 6 LOST UNFINISHED BANNED Cartoons & Anime [MIDNIGHT SOCIETY] Vol 2▶ Classic Adult Swim Promos

Top billed cast

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Lili TaylorLili TaylorDoris FairfeatherPatricia CollinsPatricia CollinsMad’m MillieAlberta WatsonAlberta WatsonBabsCatherine FitchCatherine FitchFlotsamPatricia GagePatricia GageMatron RuffwaterCraig FrancisCraig FrancisMike the LawyerMaria VacratsisMaria VacratsisThe WardenRichard ClarksonRichard ClarksonCharlie AbaloneyDan LettDan LettDistrict AttorneyDan LettDan LettJudgeSanja BallSanja BallOily Doily Valdeez

Keywords

PrisonBased on graphic novelPenguinWomen's prisonFailed tv pilot

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · AnimationTheme affinityPrison · Based On Graphic Novel · PenguinVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference702663

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Frequently asked questions about Penguins Behind Bars

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.

How long is Penguins Behind Bars?

Penguins Behind Bars has a runtime of 23 minutes.