Prisoners is a 1982 drama film directed by Peter Werner and starring Tatum O'Neal, Colin Friels and David Hemmings.
[4] According to New Zealand film historians Helen Martin and Sam Edwards, "One rumour has it that a relative of one of the actors bought the film to prevent its release.
"[1] An American moves his family to New Zealand where he takes charge of a prison in Wellington.
His young daughter begins to have a love affair with one of the prisoners in his charge.
[5] The deal for Prisoners was reportedly arranged by Fox executives Michael Nolin and John Davis, son of the new Fox owner, Marvin Davis.