Penguins Behind Bars (2003)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1818 |
Directed By
Janet Perlman
Crew
Janet Perlman
Janet Perlman
Derek Lamb
Janet Perlman
Les Drew
Marielle Guyot
Derek Lamb
Magnus Hjerpe
Yann Tremblay
Sylvie Rochon
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Luigi Allemano
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Daniela Pinna
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Richard Lesage
Janet Perlman
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Janet Perlman
Wang Zhigang
TOP 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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