Women in Cages (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1971, Women in Cages is an action, drama and crime film directed by Gerardo de Leon, running about 81 minutes. “The dirty dolls of devil's island. You can meet them for a price!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carol Jeffries is a naive American woman staying in the Philippines. She is given ten years in prison after being set up by her drug-dealer boyfriend, Rudy. She endures the harsh conditions, sadistic head matron and attempts on her life, then convinces her cell-mates to try to escape with her through the jungle, in spite of the knowledge that ruthless trackers will be sent out after them.
Who’s in it. Women in Cages stars Judith Brown as Sandy, Roberta Collins as Stoke, Jennifer Gan as Jeff and Pam Grier as Alabama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Women in Cages has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Women in Cages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Women in Cages 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 Women in Cages (1971)?
- In US, Women in Cages is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Women in Cages worth watching?
- Women in Cages holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Women in Cages?
- Women in Cages stars Judith Brown, Roberta Collins, Jennifer Gan, Pam Grier and Bernard Bonnin.
- When was Women in Cages released?
- Women in Cages was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.