The Weak and the Wicked
"The sensational naked shame expose of women's prisons!"
Originally released in 1954. The Weak and the Wicked is a drama film. directed by J. Lee Thompson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glynis Johns, Diana Dors, and John Gregson
Synopsis
Jean Raymond an upper class woman with a gambling addiction, is given a twelve-month prison sentence resulting from her inability to pay her debts. At first she is overwhelmingly depressed by life in the women's prison; gradually, however, her misery is relieved by the many close friends she makes there. This sympathetic drama traces the contrasting lives and often faltering progress of the inmates of a women's prison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glynis Johns
as Jean Raymond
Diana Dors
as Betty Brown
John Gregson
as Dr. Michael Hale
Olive Sloane
as Nellie Baden
Rachel Roberts
as Pat
Jane Hylton
as Babs Peters
Athene Seyler
as Millie Williams
Sybil Thorndike
as Mabel Wicks, Millie's friend
Sidney James
as Syd Baden
Eliot Makeham
as Grandad Baden
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Weak and the Wicked about?
Jean Raymond an upper class woman with a gambling addiction, is given a twelve-month prison sentence resulting from her inability to pay her debts. At first she is overwhelmingly depressed by life ...
Who directed The Weak and the Wicked?
The Weak and the Wicked was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
How long is The Weak and the Wicked?
The Weak and the Wicked has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Weak and the Wicked released?
The Weak and the Wicked was released on February 2, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Weak and the Wicked?
The main cast of The Weak and the Wicked includes Glynis Johns, Diana Dors, John Gregson, Olive Sloane, Rachel Roberts.