The Governor
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Following a disastrous prison riot, the highly publicized appointment of Helen Hewitt (Janet McTeer), the youngest woman to be in charge of an all-male prison, only increases the unrest in the already volatile situation.

  • Drama
  • Year 1995 - 1996
  • 2 Seasons

Helen Hewitt becomes the first woman to lead Barfield, a maximum-security prison devastated by a riot. Despite facing hostility from inmates and little support from staff, she is determined to improve conditions.

  1. Year: 1995
  • Cast
  • Janet McTeer

  • Derek Martin

    Gary Marshall

  • David J. Nicholls

    'Jumbo' Jackson

  • Christine Moore

    Mavis O'Connell

  • Jake Abraham

    Brian Samora

  • Eamonn Walker

    Snoopy Oswald

  • Crew
  • Bob Mahoney

    Director

  • Aisling Walsh

    Director

  • Lynda La Plante

    Writer