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5.0 / 10(8 votes)IMDbNR19521h 4mUnited States of America

Captive Women

“Women of the caves 1000 years from now!”

Synopsis

In post-apocalyptic New York, three tribes of survivors (the Norms, the Mutates and the Upriver People) vie for the right to exist. When the treacherous Upriver People attack the Norms, kill their chief and take their people captive, two Norm refugee men must find a way to ally with the Mutates, who have previously kidnapped Norm women in an effort to reproduce healthy children, to rout the Uprivers, who also seek to kill off the Mutates.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 10, 1952

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stuart Gilmore
Screenplay & Story
Jack Pollexfen, Aubrey Wisberg
Original Score
Charles Koff
Original Title
Captive Women
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Albert Zugsmith Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stuart Gilmore

Screenplay & Story

Jack Pollexfen, Aubrey Wisberg

Original Score & Music

Charles Koff

Director of Photography

Paul Ivano

Film Editing

Fred R. Feitshans Jr.

Producers

Jack Pollexfen, Aubrey Wisberg

Department Leadership Roster

Stuart Gilmore

Director

Jack Pollexfen

Writer

Aubrey Wisberg

Writer

Theobold Holsopple

Production Design

Jack Pollexfen

Producer

Charles Koff

Original Music Composer

Aubrey Wisberg

Producer

Paul Ivano

Director of Photography

Fred R. Feitshans Jr.

Editor

Yvonne Wood

Yvonne Wood

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Captive Women.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Captive Women

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Captive Women about?

In post-apocalyptic New York, three tribes of survivors (the Norms, the Mutates and the Upriver People) vie for the right to exist. When the treacherous Upriver People attack the Norms, kill their chief and take their people captive, two Norm refugee men must find a way to ally with the Mutates, who have previously kidnapped Norm women in an effort to reproduce healthy children, to rout the Uprivers, who also seek to kill off the Mutates.

Who directed Captive Women?

Captive Women was directed by Stuart Gilmore.

Who stars in Captive Women?

The principal cast of Captive Women includes Robert Clarke, Robert Bice, Stuart Randall, Margaret Field, Ron Randell.

When was Captive Women released and how long is it?

Captive Women was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.

Who composed the musical score for Captive Women?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Captive Women was composed by Charles Koff.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Captive Women?

Captive Women holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).