The Weak and the Wicked (1954) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, The Weak and the Wicked is a drame film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 88 minutes. “The sensational naked shame expose of women's prisons!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean Raymond an upper class woman with a gambling addiction, is given a twelve-month prison sentence resulting from her inability to pay her debts. At first she is overwhelmingly depressed by life in the women's prison; gradually, however, her misery is relieved by the many close friends she makes there. This sympathetic drama traces the contrasting lives and often faltering progress of the inmates of a women's prison.
Who’s in it. The Weak and the Wicked stars Glynis Johns as Jean Raymond, Diana Dors as Betty Brown, John Gregson as Dr. Michael Hale and Olive Sloane as Nellie Baden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Weak and the Wicked has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weak and the Wicked page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weak and the Wicked tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Weak and the Wicked (1954)?
- In Royaume-Uni, The Weak and the Wicked is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weak and the Wicked worth watching?
- The Weak and the Wicked holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Weak and the Wicked?
- The Weak and the Wicked stars Glynis Johns, Diana Dors, John Gregson, Olive Sloane and Rachel Roberts.
- When was The Weak and the Wicked released?
- The Weak and the Wicked was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.