A naive woman lands in a brutal women's prison after a drug bust, facing ruthless power plays and deadly alliances.
THE CONCRETE JUNGLE
Behind these bars everybody belongs to someone.
A woman is unsuspectingly used to carry her boyfriend's stash of cocaine in her skis and is caught by airport security. She is tried, convicted and sent to prison where she quickly learns to toughen up if she wants to survive.
Not all ski trips end in Aspen—sometimes it's straight to the cellblock.
Tom DeSimone's The Concrete Jungle goes full throttle into the women-in-prison subgenre, serving up a heady blend of drugs, double-crosses, and a warden-inmate partnership that's as corrupt as the institution itself. With Jill St. John doling out icy discipline and BarBara Luna ruling the cellblock, this is exploitation with a hard edge and a sharp shiv.
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The Concrete Jungle is a 1982 American crime drama thriller film directed by Tom DeSimone about a woman sent to a California women's prison after being tricked into carrying cocaine by her boyfriend, where she must toughen up to survive among corrupt officials and dangerous inmates.
- Director
- Tom DeSimone
- Writer
- Alan J. Adler
- Release
- 1982
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- La jungla de cemento, Confidências de uma Prisioneira Americana, Das Frauenzuchthaus 2, Kvinder bag gitter, Kalteriviidakko, Quartier de femmes
Synopsis
She also eventually finds that the warden (Jill St John) is not only cruel and unsympathetic, but in cahoots with an inmate Cat (Barbara Luna) the prison's Queen Bee, who is her partner in a prison drug and prostitution racket. When Elizabeth witnesses a murder committed by Cat and her henchwomen, she spurns her attentions and becomes her enemy.
Meanwhile, Deputy Director Shelly Meyers (Nita Talbot), aware of the drug and prostitution business run by the warden and Cat, also suspects that Elizabeth has knowledge that could help her convict the villains, and she begins to press her for information. This does not bode well for Elizabeth, for by now, the warden is also suspicious and seeks to destroy the girl before she can talk.
Why Cult
The film delivers all the hallmarks of the notorious subgenre, from power struggles to illicit rackets behind bars.
Jill St. John's warden teams up with BarBara Luna's inmate queen to run a prison drug and prostitution ring.
Elizabeth's journey from an unsuspecting girlfriend to a hardened survivor drives the gritty drama.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Concrete Jungle about? +
The Concrete Jungle follows Elizabeth, who is sent to a California women's prison after being caught smuggling cocaine for her boyfriend, and must learn to survive amid corruption and violence.
When was The Concrete Jungle released? +
The Concrete Jungle was released in 1982.
Who directed The Concrete Jungle? +
The Concrete Jungle was directed by Tom DeSimone.
How long is The Concrete Jungle? +
The Concrete Jungle has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is The Concrete Jungle? +
The Concrete Jungle is a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Concrete Jungle? +
The Concrete Jungle is available to stream on SassyFlix.
