Women of San Quentin
Synopsis
A young female prison guard finds out that her first assignment is to San Quentin, one of the toughest prisons in the country.
Top Cast
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Stella Stevens
Lt. Janet Alexander
Debbie Allen
Carol Freeman
Héctor Elizondo
Capt. Mile Reyes
Amy Steel
Liz Larson
Rosanna DeSoto
Adele Reynosa
Gregg Henry
Williams
Yaphet Kotto
Sgt. Therman Patterson
William Allen Young
Larry Jennings
Rockne Tarkington
Big William
James Gammon
Officer
Ernie Hudson
Charles Wilson
William Sanderson
Countee
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Rodgers
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Women of San Quentin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television, David Gerber Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Mark Rodgers, Larry Cohen
John Cacavas
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Mark Rodgers
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women of San Quentin
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What is Women of San Quentin about?
A young female prison guard finds out that her first assignment is to San Quentin, one of the toughest prisons in the country.
Who directed Women of San Quentin?
Women of San Quentin was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Women of San Quentin?
The principal cast of Women of San Quentin includes Stella Stevens, Debbie Allen, Héctor Elizondo, Amy Steel, Rosanna DeSoto.
When was Women of San Quentin released and how long is it?
Women of San Quentin was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Women of San Quentin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women of San Quentin was composed by John Cacavas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Women of San Quentin?
Women of San Quentin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).