New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X (1977)
A nurse is framed for her involvement in the hospital murder of a politician who was threatening to expose corrupt practices. She escapes from jail but is captured and sent back, resulting in the rest of the inmates being punished, added to which of a new, tougher, head of security arrives to take up her new job....
Director: Yutaka Kohira
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 18, 1977
Cast
- Yoko Natsuki - Nami Matsushima
- Takeo Chii - Prison Guard Ichirô Kajiki
- Masashi Ishibashi - Prison Warden Tôru Kuroiwa
- Junkichi Orimoto - Dr. Katô
- Kaori Ono - Kiyomi Yoshii
- Hiroshi Tachi - Tamura - Killer
- Tatsuya Nanjo - Nishida - Nami's Lover
Screenplay
- Tatsuhiko Kamoi
- Toru Shinohara (Comic Book)
Music: Koichi Kawabe
Cinematography: Yoshio Nakajima
Editing: Fumio Soda
Production: Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Void of Despair and No Escape, Paralyzing Shock and Awe, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, japan, escape, exploitation, surprise, warden, cell, sleaze
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X about?
- A nurse is framed for her involvement in the hospital murder of a politician who was threatening to expose corrupt practices. She escapes from jail but is captured and sent back, resulting in the rest of the inmates being punished, added to which of a new, tougher, head of security arrives to take up her new job....
- Who directed New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X?
- New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X was directed by Yutaka Kohira.
- Who stars in New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X?
- New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X stars Yoko Natsuki, Takeo Chii, Masashi Ishibashi, Junkichi Orimoto, Kaori Ono, Hiroshi Tachi.
- How long is New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X?
- New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X?
- New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X is a Thriller, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X produced?
- New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X?
- The themes of New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock X include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Void of Despair and No Escape, Paralyzing Shock and Awe, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Prison Break and Manhunt.