Short Eyes

A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.

Cast

Bruce Davison

as Clark Davis

José Pérez

as Juan

Nathan George

as Ice

Don Blakely

as El Raheem

Tony DiBenedetto

as Tony

Shawn Elliott

as Paco

Tito Goya

as Cupcakes

Kenny Steward

as Omar

Joseph Carberry

as Longshoe

Bob Maroff

as Mr. Nett

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