Prison riots, desperate escapes, and an unflinching bid for freedom on the open road.
WOMEN UNCHAINED
From the hell of a woman's prison to the hell and mayhem of escape!!
They will do anything to get to Mexico... and freedom. From the moment the riot started and the guard is killed, there's no going back for the women of Cell Block 3. The eruption of violence following their escape leaves a trail of death and destruction for those who try to stand in their way!
From Cell Block 3 to outlaws on the highway—rehabilitation not included.
Women Unchained throws subtlety out the barred window with a riot, a guard's murder, and a no-holds-barred breakout. It's a wild, independent slice of women-in-prison exploitation that doesn't ease up once the ladies hit the road in pursuit of freedom—leaving plenty of mayhem and car chases in their wake.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Women Unchained is a 1974 American action-crime film directed by Ken Osborne about female inmates whose violent escape from prison escalates into a deadly road trip to Mexico.
- Director
- Ken Osborne
- Writers
- Ken Osborne, Clancy B. Grass III
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- 5 Angry Women, Women's Penitentiary 6, Escape from Cell Block 3, Five Angry Women, Women's Penitentiary XIII, Cinq Femmes en Cavale
Synopsis
Why Cult
Cell Block 3 erupts in rebellion, featuring raw violence, escapist plotlines, and a cast of tough female inmates.
The escape to Mexico is packed with car chases, fights, and a mounting body count—classic crime action with every turn.
Made outside the studio system, this film delivers the gritty independence and trashy energy beloved by exploitation fans.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Women Unchained about? +
Women Unchained follows a group of women inmates whose violent prison escape leads them on a treacherous run for freedom, leaving chaos in their path.
When was Women Unchained released? +
Women Unchained was released in 1974.
Who directed Women Unchained? +
Women Unchained was directed by Ken Osborne.
How long is Women Unchained? +
Women Unchained has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is Women Unchained? +
Women Unchained is an action and crime film.
Where can I watch Women Unchained? +
Women Unchained is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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