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A Roman teacher lands in jail and ignites a movement for prostitutes' rights.

BATTON STORY

1976 · 1h 30m · NR · Comedy / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A Roman teacher takes the side of a group of prostitutes and sets up a trade union to support their rights.

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What is Batton Story about?

Batton Story is a 1976 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Mario Landi about a Roman teacher who, after being accused of prostitution and jailed, befriends other inmates and helps set up an organization for prostitutes' rights.

Programmer's Pick

Batton Story isn’t just another entry in the Italian sex comedy canon—it dares to unionize its laughs. With women-in-prison tropes and a dash of social activism, it’s Femi Benussi leading a saucy cause for workplace rights.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When a Roman teacher named Femi is accused of being a prostitute, she finds herself thrown into jail alongside a group of women working the streets. Rather than shrinking from her new surroundings, Femi becomes involved with her fellow inmates, many of whom are prostitutes. Witnessing their struggles firsthand, she decides to take action, setting out to organize these marginalized women and establish a trade union to defend their rights. Mixing humor and social commentary, this Italian sex comedy blends elements of the women-in-prison subgenre with a focus on solidarity and empowerment, all against the backdrop of 1970s Rome.

Details & Specs

Director
Mario Landi
Writer
Piero Regnoli
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
Italian
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Also Known As
Le impiegate stradali (original title)

Cast & Crew

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Director: Mario Landi Writer: Piero Regnoli
Femi Benussi Femi Benussi Marisa Colli Gianni Cajafa Gianni Cajafa Arturo Gero Caldarelli Gero Caldarelli Tiberio Gianni Dei Gianni Dei Stefano Daniela Giordano Daniela Giordano Pucci Mariangela Giordano Mariangela Giordano Priscilla Marisa Merlini Marisa Merlini Zaira Toni Ucci Toni Ucci Carlo RM Roberto Marelli Stefano's Friend (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Women-in-Prison Subgenre

Blending prison drama with comedic elements, this film gives a uniquely Italian spin on the women-in-prison formula.

Sexploitation Elements

Expect classic 1970s Italian sexploitation flair—nudity, suggestive humor, and provocative situations abound.

Prostitutes' Rights Plot

The storyline centers on organizing a union for prostitutes, giving the comedy a surprisingly progressive edge.

Femi Benussi Leads

Femi Benussi anchors the cast as the teacher-turned-activist, bringing both charm and comedic timing.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Batton Story released? +

Batton Story was released in 1976.

Who directed Batton Story? +

Batton Story was directed by Mario Landi.

How long is Batton Story? +

Batton Story has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Batton Story? +

Batton Story is a comedy-drama.

Where can I watch Batton Story? +

Batton Story is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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