Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1972, Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Shunya Ito, running about 87 minutes. “A woman betrayed and imprisoned. A mission of vengeance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being cruelly set up and deceived by Sugimi, a detective in cohorts with the mob with whom she was whole-heartedly in love, Matsushima’s desire for revenge knows no bounds.
Who’s in it. Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion stars Meiko Kaji as Nami Matsushima, Rie Yokoyama as Katagiri, Isao Natsuyagi as Sugimi and Fumio Watanabe as Warden Goda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972)?
- In US, Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion worth watching?
- Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion?
- Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion stars Meiko Kaji, Rie Yokoyama, Isao Natsuyagi, Fumio Watanabe and Yayoi Watanabe.
- When was Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion released?
- Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.