Review of Jackson County Jail (1976) by Shawn W — 01 Sep 2008

A spirited thriller with Mimieux smokin' it up and TLJ doing some macho crap.

This review of Jackson County Jail (1976) was written by Shawn W on 01 Sep 2008.

Jackson County Jail has generally received mixed reviews.

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A woman's American odyssey becomes a road trip from hell, making her a victim of and then a fugitive from a corrupt political justice and law…

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By Sheppard S (83) on 10 Nov 2007

Saw this in the early 70's. Liked it. Didn't have the money to get in at the drive in...so I drove around back…

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The cops are there to protect her... but who will protect her from the cops?' 'What they do to her in the Jackson County Jail is a crime…

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Tommy Lee Jones Kicks ass in this Old school redneck movie…

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Odotettua parempi b-leffa. Panostaa enemmän dialogiin ja tarinaan kuin nämä yleensä. Nuori Tommy Lee Jones on hyvä. ***- /5…

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By John C (2,737) on 20 Jan 2008

A good cheapo: It has a sleazy vibe and also an important message…

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Bucks the b-movie conventions by forsaking simple car chases and explosions for a surprisingly insightful little tale of rape and escape…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 20 Oct 2010

Poor Yvette gets a raw deal in this one…

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Very dated now but interesting when first released. Some wildly varied acting.....depressing plotline...good performances by the two leads…

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