Hell Penitentiary (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1984, Hell Penitentiary is an action and drama film directed by Gianni Siragusa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When her sister turns up dead, Julia (Linda Jones) tries to convince the cops that a notorious gangster is to blame by going undercover as a prisoner to unearth the only witness to the crime. Problems arise when the sexually perverse warden (Rita Silva) adopts Julia as her new plaything and throws her noble mission off-course. Ajita Wilson and Alessandro Freyberger co-star in this erotically charged thriller.
Who’s in it. Hell Penitentiary stars Ajita Wilson as Eureka Thompson, Rita Silva as Warden Landers, Linda Jones as Julia Rogers and Alessandro Freyberger as Prison Guard (as Alex Frayberger), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Hell Penitentiary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell Penitentiary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Penitentiary 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 Penitentiary (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell Penitentiary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hell Penitentiary worth watching?
- Hell Penitentiary holds an audience score of 4.4 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 Penitentiary?
- Hell Penitentiary stars Ajita Wilson, Rita Silva, Linda Jones, Alessandro Freyberger and Cesare Di Vito.
- When was Hell Penitentiary released?
- Hell Penitentiary was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.