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Penguins Behind Bars
“BOLD! BRAZEN! BRUTAL!”
7.2 / 10• 2003• 23m•PG-13• English
CrimeAnimationDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Lili Taylor
Doris Fairfeather
Lead
Patricia Collins
Mad’m Millie
Alberta Watson
Babs
Catherine Fitch
Flotsam
Patricia Gage
Matron Ruffwater
CF
Craig Francis
Mike the Lawyer
Maria Vacratsis
The Warden
RC
Richard Clarkson
Charlie Abaloney
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Janet Perlman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Penguins Behind Bars is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
