Women in Prison
Prisonnières
Synopsis
Nicole (Agnes Soral) is sent up the river for infanticide in this routine woman-in-prison feature. There she meets Marthe (Annie Girardot), a fellow murderess who receives special treatment from the warden Dessombes (Marie-Christine Barrault). The warden frames Nelly (Bernadette Lafont) for drug possession and has her thrown into solitary confinement. Sabien (Corinne Touzet) is a newcomer convicted of armed robbery who latches on to the lesbian Lucie (Milva), a longtime prisoner slated for release.
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Bernadette Lafont
Nelly Roux
Marie-Christine Barrault
La surveillante chef
Annie Girardot
Marthe
Fanny Bastien
Brigitte
Milva
Lucie Germon
Agnès Soral
Nicole Beck
Corinne Touzet
Sabine
Franci Camus
Annie
Élisabeth Lafont
Irene
Claudine Mavros
Colette
Edith Winkler
Suzanne
Sophie Minet
Marion
Manuela Gourary
Danseuse
Raymonde Heudeline
Surveillante
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlotte Silvera
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlotte Silvera
- Original Title
- Prisonnières
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Apple Films, TF1 Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlotte Silvera
Charlotte Silvera
Department Leadership Roster
Charlotte Silvera
Director
Charlotte Silvera
Writer
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What is Women in Prison about?
Nicole (Agnes Soral) is sent up the river for infanticide in this routine woman-in-prison feature. There she meets Marthe (Annie Girardot), a fellow murderess who receives special treatment from the warden Dessombes (Marie-Christine Barrault). The warden frames Nelly (Bernadette Lafont) for drug possession and has her thrown into solitary confinement. Sabien (Corinne Touzet) is a newcomer convicted of armed robbery who latches on to the lesbian Lucie (Milva), a longtime prisoner slated for release.
Who directed Women in Prison?
Women in Prison was directed by Charlotte Silvera.
Who stars in Women in Prison?
The principal cast of Women in Prison includes Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault, Annie Girardot, Fanny Bastien, Milva.
When was Women in Prison released and how long is it?
Women in Prison was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Women in Prison?
Women in Prison holds official age classifications: FR: TP.