Movie

Women in Prison

★ 4.2(6)19881h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Charlotte Silvera
Release date: 1988-10-12
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Apple Films

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a 1988 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Charlotte Silvera, starring Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault and Annie Girardot. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Women in Prison in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nicole (Agnes Soral) is sent up the river for infanticide in this routine woman-in-prison feature. There she meets Marthe (Annie Girardot), a fellow murderess who receives special treatment from the warden Dessombes (Marie-Christine Barrault). The warden frames Nelly (Bernadette Lafont) for drug possession and has her thrown into solitary confinement. Sabien (Corinne Touzet) is a newcomer convicted of armed robbery who latches on to the lesbian Lucie (Milva), a longtime prisoner slated for release.

Cast

Bernadette Lafont

Nelly Roux

Marie-Christine Barrault

La surveillante chef

Annie Girardot

Marthe

Fanny Bastien

Brigitte

Milva

Lucie Germon

Agnès Soral

Nicole Beck

Corinne Touzet

Sabine

Franci Camus

Annie

Élisabeth Lafont

Irene

Claudine Mavros

Colette

Edith Winkler

Suzanne

Sophie Minet

Marion

Themes & keywords

women's prison

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Women in Prison in Canada?+

Women in Prison 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 Prison on Netflix?+

Women in Prison is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Women in Prison?+

Women in Prison has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Women in Prison?+

Women in Prison stars Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault, Annie Girardot, Fanny Bastien and Milva.

When did Women in Prison come out?+

Women in Prison is a 1988 movie directed by Charlotte Silvera.

What genre is Women in Prison?+

Women in Prison is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Women in Prison?+

Women in Prison was directed by Charlotte Silvera.