Oz Actor Tony Musante Dies at 77
Oz
- Metascore73
- 1997-2003
- 6 seasons
- HBO
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
At Oswald Maximum Security Penitentiary, inmates are considered lucky if they get into the prison's "Emerald City" unit. They're even luckier if they get out alive.
- Metascore73
- 1997-2003
- 6 seasons
- HBO
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
At Oswald Maximum Security Penitentiary, inmates are considered lucky if they get into the prison's "Emerald City" unit. They're even luckier if they get out alive.
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