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A framed nurse battles a brutal prison system in this women-in-prison crime saga.

NEW FEMALE PRISONER SCORPION: SPECIAL CELLBLOCK X

1977 · 1h 24m · NR · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A nurse is framed for her involvement in the hospital murder of a politician who was threatening to expose corrupt practices. She escapes from jail but is captured and sent back.

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What is New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X about?

New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X is a 1977 Japanese crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Yutaka Kohira about a nurse who is framed for murder, escapes jail, and faces severe punishment upon her recapture.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of healthcare involves shivs and shutdowns, step into Cellblock X. Yoko Natsuki’s Nami Matsushima goes toe-to-toe with a corrupt system and an even more ruthless new warden—a prescription for pure, pulpy vengeance.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X thrusts viewers into the harsh confines of a Japanese women's prison where justice is anything but straightforward. The story centers on a nurse accused of complicity in the hospital murder of a politician, whose plans to expose corruption get him killed. Falsely implicated, she tries to reclaim her freedom but is quickly recaptured. Her actions result in collective punishment for her fellow inmates, all while a newly appointed, tougher head of security takes over, threatening to make prison life even more unbearable. This sequel amps up the tension with prison politics, shifting authority, and the constant threat of violence.

Details & Specs

Director
Yutaka Kohira
Writers
Tatsuhiko Kamoi, Toru Shinohara
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Also Known As
La nouvelle femme scorpion - cachot X, Shin joshuu sasori: Tokushu-bô X

Cast & Crew

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Director: Yutaka Kohira Writers: Tatsuhiko Kamoi +1 more
Yoko Natsuki Yoko Natsuki Nami Matsushima Takeo Chii Takeo Chii Prison Guard Ichirô Kajiki Masashi Ishibashi Masashi Ishibashi Prison Warden Tôru Kuroiwa Junkichi Orimoto Junkichi Orimoto Dr. Katô KO Kaori Ono Kiyomi Yoshii Hiroshi Tachi Hiroshi Tachi Tamura - Killer TN Tatsuya Nanjo Nishida - Nami's Lover

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Why Cult

Women-in-Prison Chaos

Experience the genre's signature mix of gritty prison life, shifting authority, and harsh discipline.

Framed Nurse Revenge

A nurse falsely accused and framed for a political murder fights to survive—and reclaim her name.

Ruthless Head of Security

The arrival of a new, no-nonsense head of security turns up the heat in an already volatile prison.

Manga to Cellblock

Based on a comic book, this sequel brings pulp sensibilities and stylized vengeance to the screen.

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Threat File

Trigger

A nurse is framed for murder

Threat

Corrupt prison authorities and harsh punishment

Effect

Inmate suffering and escalating brutality

Setting

Japanese women's prison

Questions from the Vault

Who directed New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X? +

Yutaka Kohira directed New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X.

How long is New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X? +

The film runs for 84 minutes.

What genre is New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X? +

It is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X? +

You can watch New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X on SassyFlix.

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