Charles Bronson could be released from prison soon, after 50 years inside. How would you cope after so long, if you were released?

[HMS_Dave]

His Moustache would be an asset to society. Release him immediately.

 

[wiggydiggy]

His Moustache would be an asset to society. Release him immediately.

For the film 'Bronson' he shaved it off to be used as a prop.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Thought he was brilliant in Peaky Blinders

 

[Andy in Germany]

Being in prison doesn't mean you have no knowledge of the outside world.

He will certainly be well aware of how prices have changed with inflation, and will know perfectly well what mobile phones are. He will almost certainly have had aTV in his cell for much of his sentence.

And during the last few months inside, he will have been given advice and support on living outside.

It shouldn't be as hard to adjust as you suggest.

In theory no, but my clients who were inside say it can be incredibly difficult. I had one who was sent to prison when all mobile phones were small things made by Nokia with keypads and suddenly everyone around him was using smart phones. He had a difficult time getting used to things, which of course made him inclined to seek out old aquaintances, with all the problems that can bring. Readjusting can be a lot harder than we realise.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

For the film 'Bronson' he shaved it off to be used as a prop.

Yeah, his tache has carved out an acting career of it's own, hasn't it?

 

[steveindenmark]

He will become a celebrity outside and make a fortune out of his crimes.

 

[Electric_Andy]

He will become a celebrity outside and make a fortune out of his crimes.

Yes I agree, if he gets out. His crimes outside weren't the most dispicable I've heard of, but violence against prison staff and fellow inmates has I think earned him his reputation. One could say that most of his crimes inside were just becasue he didn't cope with being caged. Maybe he'll be ok if he gets out? But I can see him doing an interview for the highest bidder, probably Operah or similar

 

[ClichéGuevara]

He's not getting out, largely because he clearly doesn't want to. He's just having another moment in the spotlight.

How much of what he is now is down to how the system treat him is worthy of investigation in the hope it stops anyone else going the same way.

 

[MichaelW2]

I would change my name from Charles Bronson to a more currently well known action movie star, perhaps Vin Diesel . For Youngsters of Today, Charles Bronson may as well be Audie Murphy.

I would probably take up one of the many offers of marriage. Or all of them.

I would take up the generous tabloid offers to "write" my autobiography. The People have a right to know about me.

I might become a media pundit on crime and prison affairs.

 

[matticus]

I would take up the generous tabloid offers to "write" my autobiography. The People have a right to know about me.

Penguin announce:
"No, not THAT Charles Bronson", coming soon ...

 

[craigwend]

• In 2014, he changed his name, again, to Charles Salvador

From memory he has been 'released' before and didn't last that long 'outside'.

Sadly as institutionalised as the institutions he resides in...

 

[ClichéGuevara]

• In 2014, he changed his name, again, to Charles Salvador

From memory he has been 'released' before and didn't last that long 'outside'.

Sadly as institutionalised as the institutions he resides in...

I'm surprised he hasn't been approached by South American tourist boards. El Salvador has a bit of a ring to it.