A young delinquent uses charm and cheek to break out of a dreary Sunderland reform school.
THE YES GIRLS
The Yes Girls is a 1971 United Kingdom drama film directed by Lindsay Shonteff about Maria, a juvenile delinquent who enlists the help of an elderly gardener to escape from a girls' reform school in Sunderland.
- Director
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Writer
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- Take Some Girls
Overview
Why Cult
Maria’s cunning plan to flee reform school hinges on a suggestive wink and a flash of her knickers—subtlety is not on the curriculum.
Set in Sunderland, the film immerses viewers in the world of a dreary girls' reform school—strict rules, bored inmates, and all.
Maria stands out as a bold, resourceful teenage protagonist, challenging authority figures with both wit and nerve.
With topless nudity and provocative schoolgirl antics, this independent film leans into the era’s signature blend of sexual rebellion and social satire.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Yes Girls about? +
The Yes Girls follows Maria, a juvenile delinquent in a Sunderland reform school, who persuades an elderly gardener to help her escape using a mix of charm and playful provocation.
When was The Yes Girls released? +
The Yes Girls was released in 1971.
Who directed The Yes Girls? +
The Yes Girls was directed by Lindsay Shonteff.
How long is The Yes Girls? +
The Yes Girls has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is The Yes Girls? +
The Yes Girls is a drama.
Where can I watch The Yes Girls? +
The Yes Girls is available to stream on SassyFlix.