Overview

An intensive psychological test by Professor Philip Zimbardo in 1971 saw US students volunteer to play prisoners and guards in an bid to examine the nature of good and evil. Within five days, four prisoners had broken down and another was on hunger strike. This film, containing strong language, reveals why the test was abandoned after less than a week.

Cast

David Suchet, Philip Zimbardo

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What is "The Stanford Prison Experiment" about?

An intensive psychological test by Professor Philip Zimbardo in 1971 saw US students volunteer to play prisoners and guards in an bid to examine the nature of good and evil. Within five days, four prisoners had broken down and another was on hunger strike. This film, containing strong language, reveals why the test was abandoned after less than a week.

When was "The Stanford Prison Experiment" released?

The Stanford Prison Experiment was released in 2002.

Who stars in "The Stanford Prison Experiment"?

The cast includes David Suchet, Philip Zimbardo.

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