Women in Chains
Synopsis
A parole officer goes undercover to investigate prison brutality but is trapped when the only person on the outside who knows why she's there is killed.
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Claire Tyson
Lois Nettleton
Sandra Parker / Sally Porter
Jessica Walter
Dee Dee
Belinda Montgomery
Melinda Carr
Penny Fuller
Helen Anderson
John Larch
Barney
Neile Adams
Connie
Hazel Medina
Althea
Katherine Cannon
Alice
Lucille Benson
Billie
Joyce Jameson
Simpson
Judy Strangis
Maggie
Alice Backes
Mrs. Foster
Barbara Baldavin
Ginger
William Bryant
Doctor
Joel Fabiani
Breena Howard
Girl
Noah Keen
Warden Grant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard L. Kowalski
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Lakin
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Women in Chains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard L. Kowalski
Rita Lakin
Charles Fox
Howard Schwartz
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Edward K. Milkis
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard L. Kowalski
Director
Rita Lakin
Writer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Edward K. Milkis
Producer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Chains
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What is Women in Chains about?
A parole officer goes undercover to investigate prison brutality but is trapped when the only person on the outside who knows why she's there is killed.
Who directed Women in Chains?
Women in Chains was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.
Who stars in Women in Chains?
The principal cast of Women in Chains includes Ida Lupino, Lois Nettleton, Jessica Walter, Belinda Montgomery, Penny Fuller.
When was Women in Chains released and how long is it?
Women in Chains was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Women in Chains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women in Chains was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Women in Chains?
Women in Chains holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).