Hell Behind the Bars (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1984, Hell Behind the Bars is an action and drama film directed by Gianni Siragusa, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman murders her boyfriends and steals some diamonds he has smuggled. She gets found out though, and locked in a prison with an evil sadistic lesbian warden. She immediately sets about planning her escape with some of her fellow inmates, but the plans are even more difficult than they seemed when set in motion.
Who’s in it. Hell Behind the Bars stars Rita Silva as The Warden, Ajita Wilson as Conchita, Linda Jones as Terry and Leo Annibali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Hell Behind the Bars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell Behind the Bars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Behind the Bars 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 Hell Behind the Bars (1984)?
- In US, Hell Behind the Bars is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell Behind the Bars worth watching?
- Hell Behind the Bars holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell Behind the Bars?
- Hell Behind the Bars stars Rita Silva, Ajita Wilson, Linda Jones, Leo Annibali and Aperio Bella Olivia.
- When was Hell Behind the Bars released?
- Hell Behind the Bars was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.