Women Behind Bars (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1975, Women Behind Bars is a thriller and crime film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 75 minutes. “WELCOME to prison, Ladies..!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-time hood brings the attention of the law with an insurance scam and diamond theft, but things become even more interesting when his moll murders him and is slammed behind bars where she faces all manner of electric shock treatments to various parts of her anatomy
Who’s in it. Women Behind Bars stars Lina Romay as Shirley Fields, Martine Stedil as Martine, Nathalie Chape and Roger Darton as Milton Warren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Women Behind Bars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Women Behind Bars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Women Behind Bars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Women Behind Bars (1975)?
- In US, Women Behind Bars is available to stream on YouTube TV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Women Behind Bars worth watching?
- Women Behind Bars holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Women Behind Bars?
- Women Behind Bars stars Lina Romay, Martine Stedil, Nathalie Chape, Roger Darton and Ronald Weiss.
- When was Women Behind Bars released?
- Women Behind Bars was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.