Women in Prison (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1956, Women in Prison is a drama and crime film directed by Seiji Hisamatsu, running about 146 minutes.
What it’s about. The woman prison has a cast all with a story of their own and with no dull or routine day. There is an employee who is divorced after her husband had an affair. She loves the jailed criminals and almost sees them as family. One day at a workshop someone faints while working hard to make money because she has a poor boyfriend. Another inmate is knocked up Another is a mother and has her child with her.
Who’s in it. Women in Prison stars Setsuko Hara as Prison Officer, Michiyo Kogure as Yasuko Chiba, prisoner, Kyōko Kagawa as Taeko Hara, prisoner and Yoshiko Kuga as Senko Minami, prisoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Women in Prison has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Women in Prison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Women in Prison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Women in Prison (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Women in Prison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Women in Prison worth watching?
- Women in Prison holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Women in Prison?
- Women in Prison stars Setsuko Hara, Michiyo Kogure, Kyōko Kagawa, Yoshiko Kuga and Kyōko Anzai.
- When was Women in Prison released?
- Women in Prison was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.