From prison riot to desperate flight, freedom is a deadly game for the women of Cell Block 3.
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!
Quick Answer
Women Unchained is a 1974 American action-crime film directed by Ken Osborne about a group of women who escape prison and leave a violent trail in their quest for freedom.
Programmer's Pick
No one does mayhem on the run quite like Women Unchained—it’s pure women-in-prison grit, fast cars, and wilder brawls than your average Sunday night. If you want your action with a side of rebellion and a dash of grindhouse outlaw energy, you’re in the right cell block.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- 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, Blutspur der Killerladies, Original title: Women Unchained
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film explodes from a deadly prison riot directly into a dangerous flight across the American landscape, giving you action from minute one.
It delivers all the tropes fans crave: hardened inmates, harsh wardens, and female aggression, wrapped in classic exploitation style.
With the women making a break for Mexico, expect adrenaline-fueled chases and destruction for anyone who crosses their path.
Violence and chaos dog the escapees at every turn, promising constant danger and unpredictable encounters along the open road.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Prison riot and guard's death
Law enforcement pursuit and violence
Trail of death and destruction
From prison to the open road
Questions from the Vault
When was Women Unchained released? +
Women Unchained was released in 1974.
Who directed Women Unchained? +
Ken Osborne directed Women Unchained.
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.
