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Indonesian women fight for survival and dignity in a brutal World War II prison camp.

WAR VICTIMS

1983 · 1h 36m · NR · Action / Drama / Horror / War · IMDB TMDB

A women in prison movie set in a Japanese POW camp during World War 2.

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What is War Victims about?

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.

Synopsis

The film Kamp tawanan wanita begins with the delivery of a group of women in the Japanese camp, located in the middle of the jungle. Here they are treated like animals: beaten, tortured, humiliated, deprived of food, etc. The camp strongly disagree with the treatment of prisoners, but he could not resist the orders from above, and even trying to contact the top military ranks and raise this question, but all in vain. Meanwhile, ordinary soldiers and guards revel in their power and otherwise mock prisoners girls. Gradually brought torture and violence to the extreme end, the women decide to escape.

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?
Details & Specs
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

Women In Prison

A textbook example of the exploitation subgenre, featuring women subjected to harsh treatment in a POW camp.

World War II Setting

Set in a Japanese-run prison camp during the chaos of World War II, adding historical tension to the brutality.

Indonesian Exploitation

A homegrown Indonesian production that leans into the sleazy, raw edges of 1980s exploitation cinema.

Torture and Escape

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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