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Drama Cult Classic

Six outcast women face a punishing journey across the West under the watch of a harsh warden.

SIX WOMEN

1971 · 1h 16m · NR · Drama / Western · IMDB TMDB

A couple of cattlemen take six dance hall girls to prison. Trouble occurs.

Quick Answer

What is Six Women about?

Six Women is a 1971 American drama western directed by Michael Bennett about six women taken from a western town to prison, facing harsh treatment and struggles along the way.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your westerns with a dose of exploitation and a wagonload of attitude, Six Women rides hard. Michael Bennett’s film doesn’t shy away from brutality, topless showdowns, or the rough justice of its outcast heroines. Saddle up for a dusty, provocative detour through the wild side of the frontier.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the rough terrain of the American West, Six Women follows a group of six undesired women who are forced out of a town and transported to prison. Under the stern supervision of Charley, these women—many dance hall girls—must contend with punitive discipline and the dangers of the journey. Their attempt to survive, assert their dignity, or even escape, is met with harsh consequences, such as Dolores’s failed breakout and subsequent brutal punishment. The film’s low-budget aesthetic and exploitation elements immerse viewers in a hard-edged environment where the boundaries of morality, authority, and survival are frequently tested.

Details & Specs

Director
Michael Bennett
Writer
Mikel Angel
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Western
Also Known As
The Last Sundown, Six Guns for Six Women, Dirty County, Original title: Six Women

Why Cult

Outlaw Women Western

A rare western centered entirely on six marginalized women, facing adversity and each other as they’re escorted to prison.

Softcore Exploitation

The film leans into erotic and exploitation territory with topless scenes, nudity, and boundary-pushing subject matter.

Punitive Discipline Scenes

Expect harrowing moments like Dolores’s brutal punishment, reflecting the film’s focus on control and retribution.

Low-Budget Western Vibes

Six Women delivers all the grit and rawness of a shoestring western, unapologetically embracing its grindhouse roots.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Six Women released? +

Six Women was released in 1971.

Who directed Six Women? +

Six Women was directed by Michael Bennett.

How long is Six Women? +

Six Women has a runtime of 76 minutes.

What genre is Six Women? +

Six Women is a drama western.

Where can I watch Six Women? +

Six Women is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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