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Six women, one weekend of freedom, and a gauntlet of raw sexual encounters.

PRISON GIRLS

The First Real Adult Film in 3-D

1972 · 1h 33m · X · Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A prison psychiatrist prepares six female inmates for parole by granting them a weekend furlough, during which each of them has a sexual encounter.

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What is Prison Girls about?

Prison Girls is a 1972 American crime drama directed by Tom DeSimone about six female inmates granted a weekend furlough, during which each faces a range of sexual experiences as part of their preparation for parole.

Programmer's Pick

A staple of the women-in-prison genre, Prison Girls pushes the boundaries of 'rehabilitation' with a parade of explicit encounters, body paint, and group showers. If you prefer your social reintegration with a side of softcore sleaze, this X-rated outing has you covered.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Prison Girls follows six women incarcerated in a U.S. penitentiary, each on the cusp of parole. Under the supervision of a prison psychiatrist, they are offered a weekend furlough—a brief taste of freedom meant to ease their transition back into society. The film tracks their individual journeys during this time, as each woman confronts her own desires, traumas, and relationships on the outside. The encounters range from liberating to harrowing, covering everything from rekindled love affairs to exploitative or violent situations. By focusing on their contrasting experiences, the film explores the impact of incarceration on sexuality, identity, and personal agency in the shadow of the prison system.

Details & Specs

Director
Tom DeSimone
Writer
Lee Walters
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Crime, Drama

Cast & Crew

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Director: Tom DeSimone Writer: Lee Walters

Why Cult

Women in Prison

A pulpy showcase of the classic exploitation subgenre, complete with all the genre’s notorious trappings.

Furlough Experiment

The unusual premise of inmates released for a weekend underlines both the film’s narrative and its raw social commentary.

Softcore Sexploitation

Expect a heavy dose of nudity, simulated sex, and taboo-breaking scenes that define the film’s X-rated reputation.

Ensemble Cast of Inmates

From frigid wives to desperate lovers, the film serves up a variety of female characters each facing their own demons.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Prison Girls released? +

Prison Girls was released in 1972.

Who directed Prison Girls? +

Prison Girls was directed by Tom DeSimone.

How long is Prison Girls? +

Prison Girls has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Prison Girls? +

Prison Girls is a crime drama.

Where can I watch Prison Girls? +

Prison Girls is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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