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Madea Goes to Jail(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-02-20
65%
197 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Something big is coming to the big house.
Overview:
After a high-speed car chase, Madea winds up behind bars because her quick temper gets the best of her. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Josh Hardaway lands a case that's too personal to handle: that of a young prostitute and former drug addict named Candace, also a childhood friend. When Candace winds up in jail, Madea takes the young woman under her protective wing.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $17,500,000.00
Revenue: $90,508,336.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Madea Goes to Jail
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tyler Perry
Madea / Joe / Brian
Derek Luke
Joshua Hardaway
Keshia Knight Pulliam
Candace "Candy" Washington
Ion Overman
Linda Davis
Sofía Vergara
T.T.
Vanessa Ferlito
Donna
Viola Davis
Ellen
David Mann
Mr. Brown
Tamela Mann
Cora Simmons
RonReaco Lee
Chuck
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