Women in Cellblock 9 (1978)

Women in Cellblock 9 (1978) poster

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...

Director: Jesús Franco
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime, Horror
Runtime: 75 min
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Music: Walter Baumgartner
Production: Elite Film
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de

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More Films by Director: Jesús Franco
More Films in Genre: Drama, Action, Crime

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 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...
Who directed Women in Cellblock 9?
Women in Cellblock 9 was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in Women in Cellblock 9?
Women in Cellblock 9 stars Karine Gambier, Howard Vernon, Susan Hemingway, Aida Gouveia, Esther Studer, Dora Doll.
How long is Women in Cellblock 9?
Women in Cellblock 9 has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Women in Cellblock 9?
Women in Cellblock 9 is a Drama, Action, Crime, Horror film.
Where was Women in Cellblock 9 produced?
Women in Cellblock 9 was produced in Switzerland.