Prison Girls (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1972, Prison Girls is a drama film directed by Tom DeSimone, running about 93 minutes. “The First Real Adult Film in 3-D” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six female prisoners are given a weekend furlough to prepare them for their upcoming parole. While out, they all have miscellaneous sexual experiences, some good, some bad. One returns to her pimp even though he beats her, one overcomes her frigidity, one gets gang raped, two join in a threesome, and one goes back to her criminal lover shortly before the police show up.
Who’s in it. Prison Girls stars Jacqueline Giroux as Kay Rivers, Annik Borel as Gertie, Tracy Handfuss as Toni and Maria Arnold as Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Prison Girls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Girls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Girls (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison Girls worth watching?
- Prison Girls holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Girls?
- Prison Girls stars Jacqueline Giroux, Annik Borel, Tracy Handfuss, Maria Arnold and Liz Wolfe.
- When was Prison Girls released?
- Prison Girls was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.