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Release Year1956
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes8
DirectorEdward L. Cahn
WritersLou Rusoff
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGirls in Prison
About Girls in Prison
An inmate is persuaded to take part in a prison break by cellmates anxious to cash in on loot they believe she has hidden.
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, Girls in Prison leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Denning, Joan Taylor, Adele Jergens — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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