Women's Prison
6.5
1955
1 hr 19 min
Drama
, Crime
A crusading psychiatrist battles a sadistic female warden to improve conditions at a women's prison.
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- Cast：
- Ida Lupino , Jan Sterling , Cleo Moore , Audrey Totter , Phyllis Thaxter , Howard Duff , Warren Stevens
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Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
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