39 Stripes
1979, English. Directed by Ron Ormond.
STARK REALISM...ON A CHAIN GANG
Former chain gang convict Ed Martin converts to Christianity in prison in 1944 and forms the HopeAglow Prison Ministries.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 April 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Ormond, Tim Ormond
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What 39 Stripes is based on
39 Stripes is based on a true story.
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39 Stripes runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
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39 Stripes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like 39 Stripes?
If you liked 39 Stripes, try I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, The Mustang, The Shawshank Redemption.
Who directed 39 Stripes?
39 Stripes (1979) was directed by Ron Ormond and stars Tim Ormond, Nancy Harper, Craig Cortney.
What is 39 Stripes based on?
39 Stripes is based on a true story.