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99 Women

99 Women

99 WOMEN... behind bars -- without men!

19695.41h 39m

Overview

Female prisoners endure the horrors of drug abuse, prostitution and rampant sadism at an island prison. When an escape attempt goes awry, the fugitives discover that escaping can be as dangerous as remaining in the prison.

Directed by Jesús Franco
Written by Milo G. Cuccia, Harry Alan Towers, Anya Corvin
Produced by Harry Alan Towers
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Top Cast

Maria Schell

Maria Schell

Leonie Caroll

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Governor Santos

Mercedes McCambridge

Mercedes McCambridge

Thelma Diaz

Luciana Paluzzi

Luciana Paluzzi

Natalie Mendoza

Maria Rohm

Maria Rohm

Marie

Rosalba Neri

Rosalba Neri

Zoe

Elisa Montés

Elisa Montés

Helga

Valentina Godoy

Valentina Godoy

Rosalie

José María Blanco

José María Blanco

Doctor (uncredited)

Mike Brendel

Mike Brendel

Boatman (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

women's prisonescape attempt

About 99 Women

99 Women is a thriller, drama, horror film released in 1969 exploring themes of women's prison, escape attempt. Directed by Jesús Franco, it stars Maria Schell, Herbert Lom, Mercedes McCambridge. Female prisoners endure the horrors of drug abuse, prostitution and rampant sadism at an island prison. When an escape attempt goes awry, the fugitives discover that escaping can be as dangerous as remaining in the prison.

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