Ernest Goes to Jail
“Guilty of Maximum Fun in the First Degree!”
ComedyFamilyCrime
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
VIBE
This is a goofy, good-natured romp where a lovable oaf finds himself in an absurd predicament. Expect silly situations, lighthearted chaos, and a surprisingly upbeat take on prison life. It's pure, unadulterated, low-brow fun.
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