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4.6 / 10(50 votes)IMDb19781h 15mSwitzerland

Women in Cellblock 9

Frauen für Zellenblock 9

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A group of female freedom-fighters led by Karine Levere is caught by the warden of a women's prison, located somwhere in the South American jungle. None of them will reveal the secrets of their organisation or the names of their collaborators in the cities, so they are handed over to Dr. Costa who, after four years inactivity in Europe, is delighted to be able to practice his torture techniques once more. Laverne fails to resist the inhuman treatments and reveals all. The only hope of saving the organization is for the girls to warn the city cell before it's too late. They trick the prison guard into having sex with them, knock him out and break out of prison. The warden and Dr. Costa must prevent them from revealing the practices inside the prison. The hunt is on and it's shoot to kill...

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Women in Cellblock 9 (1977) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-16

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Director
Jesús Franco
Screenplay & Story
Jesús Franco
Original Score
Walter Baumgartner
Original Title
Frauen für Zellenblock 9
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Spoken Languages
German, English
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Elite Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jesús Franco

Screenplay & Story

Jesús Franco

Original Score & Music

Walter Baumgartner

Producers

Erwin C. Dietrich

Department Leadership Roster

Jesús Franco

Jesús Franco

Director

Jesús Franco

Jesús Franco

Screenplay

Erwin C. Dietrich

Erwin C. Dietrich

Producer

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Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Cellblock 9

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What is Women in Cellblock 9 about?

A group of female freedom-fighters led by Karine Levere is caught by the warden of a women's prison, located somwhere in the South American jungle. None of them will reveal the secrets of their organisation or the names of their collaborators in the cities, so they are handed over to Dr. Costa who, after four years inactivity in Europe, is delighted to be able to practice his torture techniques once more. Laverne fails to resist the inhuman treatments and reveals all. The only hope of saving the organization is for the girls to warn the city cell before it's too late. They trick the prison guard into having sex with them, knock him out and break out of prison. The warden and Dr. Costa must prevent them from revealing the practices inside the prison. The hunt is on and it's shoot to kill...

Who directed Women in Cellblock 9?

Women in Cellblock 9 was directed by Jesús Franco.

Who stars in Women in Cellblock 9?

The principal cast of Women in Cellblock 9 includes Karine Gambier, Howard Vernon, Susan Hemingway, Aida Gouveia, Esther Studer.

When was Women in Cellblock 9 released and how long is it?

Women in Cellblock 9 was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

Who composed the musical score for Women in Cellblock 9?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Women in Cellblock 9 was composed by Walter Baumgartner.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Women in Cellblock 9?

Women in Cellblock 9 holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).