Four women on the run, a swamp full of dangers, and only the Everglades between them and freedom.
CONVICT WOMEN
Four women escape from a prison and wind up stranded in a swamp with a lecherous redneck after them. Meanwhile, an federal agent tracks a ring of heroin smugglers through the same swamp.
Quick Answer
Convict Women is a 1974 American action film directed by Chris Robinson about four women who escape a brutal prison and must fight their way through the Everglades, facing both the law and drug dealers.
Programmer's Pick
Convict Women delivers everything you'd want from a '70s women-in-prison action flick: a brutal lockup, a wild escape, and a showdown with both the law and swamp-dwelling criminals. If you think the Everglades are tough, wait until you meet these ladies.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Chris Robinson
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action
- Also Known As
- Convict Women, Women's Prison Escape, Cell Block Girls, Swamp Fever, Women's Penitentiary XI, Thunder County (original title)
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Follow four desperate convicts as they make their break from a cruel women's prison and plunge into the wilds of the Everglades.
The Everglades aren't just a backdrop—they're a character themselves, filled with alligators, snakes, and danger at every turn.
Between corrupt prison guards and heroin smugglers, the women face threats from all sides—human and reptilian alike.
Featuring the likes of Mickey Rooney and Ted Cassidy, this film brings recognizable faces to its swampy, sweaty chaos.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Convict Women released? +
Convict Women was released in 1974.
Who directed Convict Women? +
Convict Women was directed by Chris Robinson.
How long is Convict Women? +
Convict Women has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Convict Women? +
Convict Women is an action film.
Where can I watch Convict Women? +
Convict Women is available to stream on SassyFlix.
