Indonesian women fight for survival and dignity in a brutal World War II prison camp.
WAR VICTIMS
A women in prison movie set in a Japanese POW camp during World War 2.
War Victims is a 1983 Indonesian action, drama, horror, and war film directed by Jopi Burnama about women imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp during World War II who endure cruelty and attempt a daring escape.
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Synopsis
At night, when the boss left the camp and left only a few guards, they make an escape, but unfortunately most of the fugitives are killed at the hands of protection from wild animals and traps, which are crammed around the jungle camp. One of the girls sends a secret message resistance, and has an affair with the head of the camp, which is very much suffering over this whole situation, and genuinely wants to help. He tries to stop torture than angering his own men, who already thinks of his murder. But their plans to prevent rebel attacks. The camp will be destroyed, and the survivors will find freedom. But how many people will survive this bloody slaughter?
- Director
- Jopi Burnama
- Writers
- Raam Punjabi, Piet Burnama
- Release
- 1983
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Country
- Indonesia
- Language
- Indonesian
- Also Known As
- Women's Prison Camp, War Victims, War Victims of Kamp Tawanan Wanita, Prisioneras de guerra, Kamp Tawanan Wanita (original title)
Why Cult
A textbook example of the exploitation subgenre, featuring women subjected to harsh treatment in a POW camp.
Set in a Japanese-run prison camp during the chaos of World War II, adding historical tension to the brutality.
A homegrown Indonesian production that leans into the sleazy, raw edges of 1980s exploitation cinema.
Scenes of psychological and physical torment mount until the prisoners risk everything in a tense nighttime escape.
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Questions from the Vault
What is War Victims about? +
War Victims follows women imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp during World War II, showcasing their struggle against abuse and their desperate attempt to escape.
When was War Victims released? +
War Victims was released in 1983.
Who directed War Victims? +
War Victims was directed by Jopi Burnama.
How long is War Victims? +
War Victims has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What genre is War Victims? +
War Victims is an action, drama, horror, and war film.
Where can I watch War Victims? +
War Victims is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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