 The warden (Garrone) is reluctant to incarcerate Sledge because he thinks it is the sheriff's business, but the sheriff arrives and attacks Sledge for killing a deputy earlier, convincing the warden to allow them to stay in a cell for the night.Later, Sledge, Ward, and nearby prisoners overpower the warden, killing him in the process.Taking his keys, they free the remaining prisoners, who begin to take over the rest of the prison.