Women in Prison(1988)
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Women in Prison 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.
Women in Prison (1988) is a crime and drama film directed by Charlotte Silvera, released on October 12, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault, Annie Girardot and Fanny Bastien. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlotte Silvera
- Writers:
- Charlotte Silvera
- Production:
- Apple Films, TF1 Production
- Status:
- Released
Women in Prison Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bernadette Lafont
as Nelly Roux
Marie-Christine Barrault
as La surveillante chef
Annie Girardot
as Marthe
Fanny Bastien
as Brigitte
Milva
as Lucie Germon
Agnès Soral
as Nicole Beck
- Corinne Touzet
Corinne Touzet
as Sabine
Franci Camus
as Annie
Élisabeth Lafont
as Irene
- Claudine Mavros
Claudine Mavros
as Colette
- Edith Winkler
Edith Winkler
as Suzanne
- Sophie Minet
Sophie Minet
as Marion
Key crew
Directed by Charlotte Silvera, written by Charlotte Silvera.
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Women in Prison Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Women in Prison – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women in Prison online?
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Women in Prison (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Women in Prison?
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The main cast of Women in Prison (1988) includes Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault, Annie Girardot, Fanny Bastien and Milva. The film was directed by Charlotte Silvera. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Women in Prison released?
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Women in Prison was released on October 12, 1988 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Women in Prison worth watching?
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Women in Prison (1988) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.