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Four convicts, a hijacked bus, and a judge’s house ignite a powder keg of sex and vengeance.

ESCAPE FROM WOMEN'S PRISON

Chained, Beaten and Abused ... Now They're Bustin' Out!

1978 · 1h 35m · R · Action / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Four female convicts escape from prison and take a bus full of young female athletes hostage, and take refuge in a judge's house. Soon enough, the police surrounds the place, but the escapees are not giving up without a fight.

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What is Escape from Women's Prison about?

Escape from Women's Prison is a 1978 Italian action-crime-drama film directed by Giovanni Brusadori about four female convicts who escape prison, take hostages, and seek revenge against the judge who sentenced them.

Programmer's Pick

If your cinematic sweet spot lies somewhere between hostage standoffs and no-holds-barred sexploitation, this Italian cult gem is a wild ride. The combination of bus hijackings, tennis outfits, and a judge’s personal reckoning makes for a uniquely shameless cocktail only Euro-cinema could serve.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A hard-edged entry in the women-in-prison and Italian exploitation canon, Escape from Women's Prison follows four female convicts who break out of confinement with no plans of returning to law-abiding society. Their escape quickly escalates as they hijack a bus full of young female tennis players, using them as bargaining chips while the authorities close in. The convicts then take refuge in the home of a judge—none other than the very official responsible for their imprisonment—turning the situation into a volatile standoff. Expect an atmosphere thick with violence, sexual tension, and power struggles as the fugitives plot both their freedom and their revenge. This film promises a raw, unvarnished slice of late-70s Italian sexploitation.

Details & Specs

Director
Giovanni Brusadori
Writers
Bruno Fontana, George Eastman, Giovanni Brusadori
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Italy
Language
German, Italian
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Also Known As
Jailbirds, Escape from Women's Prison, Women Against Women, a Tale of Sex and Violence, Violez les otages, Original title: Le evase - Storie di sesso e di violenze

Cast & Crew

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Director: Giovanni Brusadori Writers: Bruno Fontana +2 more
Lilli Carati Lilli Carati Monica Hadler Ines Pellegrini Ines Pellegrini Terry Marina Daunia Marina Daunia Diana Zora Kerova Zora Kerova Anna Dirce Funari Dirce Funari Claudine (as Patrizia Funari) FD Filippo De Gara The Judge Ada Pometti Ada Pometti Erica AT Artemia Terenziani Betty Osala Angela Doria Angela Doria Doreen FF Franco Ferrer

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Why Cult

Women-in-Prison Chaos

The film delivers all the genre’s hallmarks: breakout, betrayal, and unfiltered violence among desperate women.

Italian Sexploitation

A no-apologies showcase of late-70s Euro sleaze, complete with nudity, revenge, and moral ambiguity.

Hostage Standoff Twist

The convicts up the ante by holding a busload of athletes and seeking refuge in the judge’s home—personal and explosive.

Vengeful Escapees

These women are not just running—they want payback, bringing a raw edge to every encounter.

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Threat File

Trigger

Four female convicts escape from prison

Threat

Armed convicts taking hostages

Effect

Violence, sexual assault, and a deadly standoff

Setting

Bus and judge’s home

Questions from the Vault

When was Escape from Women's Prison released? +

Escape from Women's Prison was released in 1978.

Who directed Escape from Women's Prison? +

Escape from Women's Prison was directed by Giovanni Brusadori.

How long is Escape from Women's Prison? +

Escape from Women's Prison has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Escape from Women's Prison? +

Escape from Women's Prison is an action, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch Escape from Women's Prison? +

Escape from Women's Prison is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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