Scared Straight! (1978)★ 7.6/10

Name: Scared Straight!
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 1978-11-02
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Peter Falk, Mickie Cold, Doug Cronin, Carlo Gallo, Jesus Rodriguez

TV-PG · US · 96 min · November 2, 1978

Crime
Documentary

Directed by: Arnold Shapiro

Written by: Arnold Shapiro

The filmed depiction of a program where convicts tell troubled kids about the horrors of prison life.

Cast & crew

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Peter FalkSelf - Host

Mickie ColdDrug dealer

Doug Cronin

Carlo GalloSelf

Jesus RodriguezCar thief

Jon ShipiroArsonist

Jerome WattsGang member

Awards · 3 wins, 1 nominations

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WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1979Oscar · Best Documentary, Features
WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Informational Program
WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Program
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Program