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Women in Cellblock 9

March 17, 1978 1h 15m 4.8/10 (42 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Women in Cellblock 9 is a drama/action film. directed by Jesús Franco. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Karine Gambier, Howard Vernon, and Susan Hemingway

Synopsis

A group of female freedom-fighters led by Karine Levere is caught by the warden of a women's prison, located somwhere in the South American jungle. None of them will reveal the secrets of their organisation or the names of their collaborators in the cities, so they are handed over to Dr. Costa who, after four years inactivity in Europe, is delighted to be able to practice his torture techniques once more. Laverne fails to resist the inhuman treatments and reveals all. The only hope of saving the organization is for the girls to warn the city cell before it's too late. They trick the prison guard into having sex with them, knock him out and break out of prison. The warden and Dr. Costa must prevent them from revealing the practices inside the prison. The hunt is on and it's shoot to kill...

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 17, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (42 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Elite Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women in Cellblock 9 about?

A group of female freedom-fighters led by Karine Levere is caught by the warden of a women's prison, located somwhere in the South American jungle. None of them will reveal the secrets of their org...

Who directed Women in Cellblock 9?

Women in Cellblock 9 was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is Women in Cellblock 9?

Women in Cellblock 9 has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Women in Cellblock 9 released?

Women in Cellblock 9 was released on March 17, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Women in Cellblock 9?

The main cast of Women in Cellblock 9 includes Karine Gambier, Howard Vernon, Susan Hemingway, Aida Gouveia, Esther Studer.