Big Doll House (1971)
Anno di uscita: 1971
Nazione: Philippines, United States
Alternative Title: The Big Doll House, Bamboo Dolls House, Cárcel de mujeres, Naarashäkki, Sesso in gabbia, Women's Penitentiary, Women's Penitentiary 3, Women's Penitentiary III
Regista: Jack Hill
Writer: Don Spencer
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Cirio H. Santiago, Jane Schaffer
Executive Producer: Eddie Romero, John Ashley, Roger Corman
Società: Four Associates Productions, New World Pictures
Genere: Action, Action Film, Drama, Thriller, Women In Prison Film
Budget: 125.000
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
Simile:
Parole chiave
Parole chiave: catfight, escape from prison, exploitation, eye gouging, hard labor, prison, prostitution, rape, sadism, torture, woman in jeopardy, women's prison
Storia
In the remote jungles of Manila, 'Big Doll House' follows a group of female prisoners led by the tough-as-nails lesbian leader Grear and including cynical Alcott, heroin-addict Harrad, rebellious Ferina and Bodine, and newcomer Collier. The women endure harsh conditions, cat-fights, free sex, and sadistic torture at the hands of brutal guards like Lucian. When Collier arrives, she immediately catches Lucian's eye. Amidst the daily humiliation, the prisoners devise a daring escape plan with the help of two men. Their escape attempts involve risky maneuvers to overcome the guards and survive the treacherous jungle.
Riassunto
'Big Doll House', released in 1971, is an exploitation thriller directed by Jack Hill, set within the women-in-prison genre. The film explores themes of sadism, torture, and abuse of power, as prisoners face harsh conditions and sexual humiliation at the hands of male guards. Despite its controversial content, 'Big Doll House' was notable for its strong female performances and portrayal of lesbian characters, reflecting societal changes during the early 1970s.
