Maximum Security
TV ShowTitle | Maximum Security |
User score | 5 |
Release date | Jul 3, 1984 |
Release date of last episode | Mar 5, 1985 |
Genre | Crime, Documentary |
Production country | United States of America |
Production companies | New World Pictures |
Series status | Ended |
Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 2 |
Maximum Security is an American drama television series on HBO about life in a supermax prison. The 45 minute pilot premiered July 3, 1984, and the six-part series began on March 5, 1985. Its stars included Robert Desiderio, Geoffrey Lewis, and Jean Smart. Among its directors were Sharron Miller and Gilbert Moses. The series was filmed at the Lincoln Heights jail in Los Angeles, California, USA.