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Death Penalty

8.019801h 40mMovieDramaCrimeTV Movie

A strong-willed psychologist tries to rehabilitate a member of a Pittsburgh street gang who has been found guilty of the murder of two other teenagers in a playground rumble.

DirectorWaris Hussein
WriterEdward Adler
ProducersRobert Berger·Herbert Brodkin

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Cast · Directed by Waris Hussein

CDColleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst
Elaine Lipton
DEDana Elcar
Dana Elcar
John Mulligan
JMJoe Morton
Joe Morton
William Terry
DLDavid Labiosa
David Labiosa
Carlos Rivera
TRTed Ross
Ted Ross
Woody
DHDan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Detective Ralph Corso
MSMarcelino Sánchez
Marcelino Sánchez
Paco Sanchez
SN
Sarah Natoli
Francine Rosario
PMPaul McCrane
Paul McCrane
Joey Rodick
JBJames A. Baffico
James A. Baffico
Capt. Leibowitz
AO
Alba Oms
Maria Lopez
FR
Frank Robles
Luis Lopez

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Death Penalty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Death Penalty?

Death Penalty isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Death Penalty on Netflix?

No, Death Penalty is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Death Penalty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Death Penalty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Death Penalty for free?

Death Penalty isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Death Penalty?

Death Penalty hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 11, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.