99 Women 1969
“99 WOMEN... behind bars -- without men!”
What is 99 Women?
99 Women is a 1969 film classified as a thriller, drama, and horror production. Directed by Jesus Franco, the movie is also known by its German title, Der heiße Tod, which translates to The Hot Death.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 5, 1969
- Studios
- Towers of London Productions, Hesperia Films
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Horror
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Overview
99 Women is a 1969 film classified as a thriller, drama, and horror production. Directed by Jesus Franco, the movie is also known by its German title, Der heiße Tod, which translates to The Hot Death. The cast features Maria Schell, Mercedes McCambridge, Maria Rohm, Rosalba Neri, Luciana Paluzzi, and Herbert Lom. The story centers on an island prison where female inmates are subjected to the horrors of drug abuse, prostitution, and rampant sadism. The plot follows the prisoners as they attempt to escape their confinement. When the escape attempt goes awry, the fugitives realize that fleeing the facility can be just as dangerous as remaining inside the prison. The film has a runtime of one hour and 39 minutes and received an R rating. It was released in the United States on March 5, 1969. The production is categorized as a women in prison film, marketed with the tagline that the women are behind bars without men.
Should you watch it?
“Female inmates struggle to survive the brutal conditions and rampant sadism of an isolated island prison.”
- Features an international ensemble cast including Maria Schell and Herbert Lom.
- Directed by the notable exploitation filmmaker Jesús Franco.
- Explores the high-stakes tension of a dangerous prison escape attempt.
- The film contains depictions of drug abuse and extreme sadism that may be disturbing to some viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in the historical development of the women in prison subgenre.
The film maintains a gritty, intense tone with a pacing style characteristic of 1960s exploitation thrillers.
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Where can I stream 99 Women?
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in the history of exploitation cinema and the work of director Jesús Franco.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
99 Women is a standalone feature film released in 1969.
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