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Wrongly accused, Jessie faces bikinis, bars, and bad guards in this women-in-prison romp.

BIKINI CHAIN GANG

2005 · 1h 20m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Sent up the river for a crime she didn’t commit, young Jessie Owens must lead her fellow prisoners on a daring escape in order to discover who the “Living Dead Bandit” is and clear her name.

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What is Bikini Chain Gang about?

Bikini Chain Gang is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Fred Olen Ray about a waitress named Jessie who is framed for robbery, sent to a bikini-clad women's prison, and must escape to clear her name.

Programmer's Pick

Fred Olen Ray serves up a sun-soaked, tongue-in-cheek sendup of the women-in-prison formula, with bikinis as standard-issue and corruption around every turn. If you like your prison movies with more skin than security, this one knows exactly what it's doing.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Jessie, a waitress working in a less-than-classy bar, finds herself the victim of a frame-up and lands a five-year sentence in a women’s prison notorious for its lack of clothing and abundance of corruption. Overseen by a scheming warden and a domineering head guard, this is no ordinary penitentiary—the inmates are forced into bikinis and sent out to labor on the chain gang. Navigating unwanted advances from guards and the attentions of fellow inmates, Jessie plots her escape, determined to unmask the true culprit behind the robbery and regain her freedom. Expect a cheeky sendup of the women-in-prison genre, with all the requisite softcore and camp.

Details & Specs

Director
Fred Olen Ray
Writer
Fred Olen Ray
Release
2005
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Genres
Comedy

Why This Matters

This film is a made-for-cable entry in the women-in-prison genre, written and directed by Fred Olen Ray, a prolific filmmaker working here under the pseudonym Nicholas Juan Medina.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Fred Olen Ray Writer: Fred Olen Ray
Beverly Lynne Beverly Lynne Jessie Nicole Sheridan Nicole Sheridan Matron Togar Voodoo Voodoo Leo John Henry Richardson John Henry Richardson Warden Kendrick Evan Stone Evan Stone Tommy Belinda Gavin Belinda Gavin Taffy Peter Spellos Peter Spellos Detective Don Scribner Don Scribner Mr. Arst ES Eric Spudic Bartender Brooke Banner Brooke Banner Mandy Jassie Jassie Chilly Trevor Zen Trevor Zen SUV Guy

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Why Cult

Bikinis on the Chain Gang

Inmates swap orange jumpsuits for bikinis as they bust rocks and stir up trouble, embracing the genre’s most absurd flourishes.

Corrupt Prison Authorities

A scheming warden and a butch-lesbian head guard keep the pressure (and the camp) high behind bars.

Softcore Camp

Expect ample nudity, steamy encounters, and over-the-top antics that poke fun at exploitation conventions.

Framed and Fighting Back

Jessie’s quest to clear her name and unmask the real bandit adds just enough plot to keep the bikinis in motion.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Bikini Chain Gang released? +

Bikini Chain Gang was released in 2005.

Who directed Bikini Chain Gang? +

Bikini Chain Gang was directed by Fred Olen Ray.

How long is Bikini Chain Gang? +

Bikini Chain Gang has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Bikini Chain Gang? +

Bikini Chain Gang is a comedy.

Where can I watch Bikini Chain Gang? +

You can watch Bikini Chain Gang on SassyFlix.

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