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Sentenced (2005)
She's a feline felon in a world gone mad. There is no crime in this twisted future ... only thoughts of crime. And the most dangerous minds are the sex offenders. Sunrise Adams lands in the middle of the mental mayhem in an institution that houses those who imagine liaisons with hustlers, brides and best men, and co-workers who co-mingle. But with thoughts of her own, is she merely a case worker? Or the next case?
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She's a feline felon in a world gone mad. There is no crime in this twisted future ... only thoughts of crime. And the most dangerous minds are the sex offenders. Sunrise Adams lands in the middle of the mental mayhem in an institution that houses those who imagine liaisons with hustlers, brides and best men, and co-workers who co-mingle. But with thoughts of her own, is she merely a case worker? Or the next case?
Rating:NC-17
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In Theaters:1/25/2005
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Runtime:87 minutes
Studio:Vivid Entertainment
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