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Director: Jesús Franco, Bruno Mattei
Actors: Maria Schell, Luciana Paluzzi, Mercedes McCambridge
PlotIn a remote and severely run women’s prison on an isolated tropical island, a new inmate, known only by her prison number "99," arrives and quickly becomes aware of the brutal conditions imposed by the sadistic warden, Thelma Diaz. The institution is ruled with an iron fist, where severe punishments and dehumanizing treatment are the norms. This oppressive environment drives the women prisoners to their breaking points, stripping them of their dignity and hope. The arrival of the new governor, Leonie Caroll, brings a glimmer of hope for reform, as she aims to implement more humane practices and challenge Diaz’s ruthless authority.
Amidst a backdrop of power struggles and degradation, alliances are formed among the prisoners who yearn for freedom or at least some semblance of humanity. The tension between Caroll and Diaz escalates as Caroll’s empathetic approach clashes with Diaz’s tyrannical regime. The story unfolds as the prisoners navigate survival under ever-worsening oppression, intertwined with moments of fleeting solidarity and resilience. The harsh realities of life within the prison compound reveal the darker facets of human nature and the relentless pursuit of control and liberation.
Writers: Harry Alan Towers, Jesús Franco, Anya Corvin
Release Date: 23 Apr 1969
Runtime: 86 min
Rating: Unrated
Country: United Kingdom, Italy, West Germany, Spain
Language: English
While Blue Underground's Blu-ray release of '99 Women' features a solid A/V presentation and compelling special features, the restoration quality does not meet expectations, indicating a need for better quality control.
Read our review of 99 Women Blu-ray Unrated Director's Cut to find out more