Production note The film was directed by Rick Rosenthal, who had previously done Halloween II.
Production note Sean Penn reportedly broke his ankle during production, causing a three-month shutdown.
Production note Penn insisted the extras actually spit on him during the prison intake scene.
Production note Penn rode with Chicago police for a couple of days to research the streets.
Production note Penn allegedly got roughed up by a Chicago cop who thought he was a thug.
Production note The opening credits used real-life photos of Sean Penn and the other actors.
Production note The movie was inspired by a request for a Jimmy Cagney-style reform-school story.
Production note The music was composed by Bill Conti.
Production note The production budget was $5 million and the film made $9.2 million.
Mentioned with uncertainty The movie likely drew visual or structural inspiration from the British prison film Scum.
Risky Business Used as a comparison for 80s arrival movies and a brighter, more charming counterpart.
The Prestige TV podcast Mentioned in the opening promo block.
The Watch Referenced in the opening network promo.
Last of Us Referenced in the opening promo block.
Succession Referenced in the opening promo block and as an upcoming podcast topic.
Yellow Jackets Referenced in the opening promo block.
Adobe Firefly Sponsor mentioned at the top of the transcript.
Angry Orchard Sponsor mentioned at the top of the transcript.
The Watch Oscar discussion Bill jokes about Oscars and Chris Ryan talking on The Watch.
Wesley Morris Bill says he texted him about the movie episode.
Oz Used as a comparison for the prison-society hierarchy.
Lord of the Flies Used to describe boys creating their own society in confinement.
The Warriors Referenced as a comparable tribal gang movie.
West Side Story Used as another gang/culture comparison.
Shawshank Redemption Referenced while discussing the 'fresh fish' style prison welcome scene.
