Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
女囚さそり 第41雑居房
“Slicing up the patriarchy since 1972.”
Synopsis
After being used and betrayed by the detective she had fallen in love with, young Matsu is sent to a female prison full of sadistic guards and disobedient prisoners.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-03
Top Cast
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Meiko Kaji
Nami Matsushima
Fumio Watanabe
Inspector Goda
Kayoko Shiraishi
Oba
Yuki Aresa
Kimiyo Oikawa
Hiroko Isayama
Asako Noda
Yukie Kagawa
Haru
Hōsei Komatsu
Tsuji
Gōzō Sōma
Policeman
Eiko Yanami
Harue Wagatsuma
Kuniko Ishii
Rose Miyako
Hideo Murota
Okizaki
Kyōichi Satō
Tadokoro
Shinzō Hotta
Furuya
Fudeko Tanaka
The Old Woman
Hiroshi Hasegawa
Nenji Kobayashi
The Young Man
Akira Kuji
Reiko Kasahara
The Young Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 26, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 9, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunya Ito
- Screenplay & Story
- Fumio Kōnami, Hirō Matsuda, Shunya Ito
- Original Score
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Original Title
- 女囚さそり 第41雑居房
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunya Ito
Fumio Kōnami, Hirō Matsuda, Shunya Ito, Toru Shinohara
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Masao Shimizu
Osamu Tanaka
Kineo Yoshimine
Department Leadership Roster
Shunya Ito
Director
Kineo Yoshimine
Producer
Masao Shimizu
Director of Photography
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Sadako Miyashita
Costume Design
Shunsuke Kikuchi
Original Music Composer
Fumio Kōnami
Screenplay
Hirō Matsuda
Screenplay
Shunya Ito
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
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What is Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 about?
After being used and betrayed by the detective she had fallen in love with, young Matsu is sent to a female prison full of sadistic guards and disobedient prisoners.
Who directed Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 was directed by Shunya Ito.
Who stars in Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
The principal cast of Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 includes Meiko Kaji, Fumio Watanabe, Kayoko Shiraishi, Yuki Aresa, Hiroko Isayama.
When was Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 released and how long is it?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 was composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi.
Is Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 based on a book or true story?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Toru Shinohara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).