Movie

Women in Cellblock 9

★ 4.6(48)19781h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Jesús Franco
Release date: 1978-03-17
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Switzerland
Studio: Elite Film

Women in Cellblock 9 — trailer

About Women in Cellblock 9

Women in Cellblock 9 is a 1978 movie in the Drama, Action and Crime genres, directed by Jesús Franco, starring Karine Gambier, Howard Vernon and Susan Hemingway. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 48 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Women in Cellblock 9 in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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...

Cast

Karine Gambier

Karine Laverne

Howard Vernon

Dr. Milton Costa

Susan Hemingway

Maria

Aida Gouveia

Aida Moret

Esther Studer

Barbara Mendes

Dora Doll

Loba

Cesar Anahory

Guard

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Women in Cellblock 9 in Canada?+

Women in Cellblock 9 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Women in Cellblock 9 on Netflix?+

Women in Cellblock 9 is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Women in Cellblock 9?+

Women in Cellblock 9 has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Women in Cellblock 9?+

Women in Cellblock 9 stars Karine Gambier, Howard Vernon, Susan Hemingway, Aida Gouveia and Esther Studer.

When did Women in Cellblock 9 come out?+

Women in Cellblock 9 is a 1978 movie directed by Jesús Franco.

What genre is Women in Cellblock 9?+

Women in Cellblock 9 is Drama, Action, Crime and Horror film.

Who directed Women in Cellblock 9?+

Women in Cellblock 9 was directed by Jesús Franco.