Barbed Wire Dolls (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1976, Barbed Wire Dolls is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 90 minutes. “Welcome to prison, Ladies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After killing her father who had attempted to rape her, Maria da Guerra is sentenced to prison for life. The wardress is a sadistic lesbian without mercy or humanity. Upon her arrival Maria is taken to a special section for mentally disturbed prisoners where torture and rape are part of the day-to-day reality. One day the Regional Governor arrives, claiming to have received a letter from one of the prisoners describing incredible events in the prison. The writer of the letter was clearly unaware that the Governor is also part of the conspiracy. Carlos Costa, a male nurse pretending to be the prison doctor Moore, falls in love with Maria. After seducing him, Maria kills him with a pair of scissors and escapes with her friends Bertha and the disturbed Rosario, hoping to find safety in the Governor's house, unaware that he will not help them...
Who’s in it. Barbed Wire Dolls stars Lina Romay as Maria da Guerra, Paul Müller as Carlos Costa, Monica Swinn as The Wardress and Roger Darton as Milton Warren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Barbed Wire Dolls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbed Wire Dolls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbed Wire Dolls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbed Wire Dolls (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barbed Wire Dolls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barbed Wire Dolls worth watching?
- Barbed Wire Dolls holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbed Wire Dolls?
- Barbed Wire Dolls stars Lina Romay, Paul Müller, Monica Swinn, Roger Darton and Ronald Weiss.
- When was Barbed Wire Dolls released?
- Barbed Wire Dolls was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.