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39 Stripes(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-04-15
43%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 1m
STARK REALISM...ON A CHAIN GANG
Overview:
Former chain gang convict Ed Martin converts to Christianity in prison in 1944 and forms the HopeAglow Prison Ministries.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
The Ormond Organization
Movie: 39 Stripes
Top 7 Billed Cast
Tim Ormond
Ron English
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Overview
Former chain gang convict Ed Martin converts to Christianity in prison in 1944 and forms the HopeAglow Prison Ministries.
Release Date
1979-04-15
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4.3
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STARK REALISM...ON A CHAIN GANG
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