Genre Pioneer: Before it became a staple of exploitation cinema in the 1970s, 99 Women set the template for the genre: corrupt officials, brutal conditions, and eventual rebellion.
When a humanitarian reformer, Leonie Caroll (Maria Schell), is sent to investigate the prison's high mortality rate, the corrupt officials attempt to discredit her to maintain their status quo. Disillusioned by the systemic abuse, Marie and several other inmates, including the fiery Zoie (Rosalba Neri), plot a desperate and dangerous escape into the surrounding jungle. Cast and Production fylm 99 Women 1969 mtrjm awn layn - fydyw lfth
, it is noted for its high-profile international cast and its significant financial success. Plot Overview Genre Pioneer: Before it became a staple of