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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.

First Air Date
July 3, 1984
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Rating
6.0/10 (2 votes)
Network: HBO
Production: New World Pictures
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Maximum Security

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.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired7/3/1984
Last Aired4/9/1985
Seasons1
Episodes7
LanguageEnglish
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maximum Security about?

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 in…

How many seasons does Maximum Security have?

1

How many episodes does Maximum Security have?

7

Is Maximum Security still running?

No, it ended in 1985.

When did Maximum Security first air?

July 3, 1984

What genre is Maximum Security?

Crime, Documentary