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Chain Gang Women
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Chain Gang Women

1971-09-22 · 85 min · ★ 3.1

Action · Drama

A shackled murderer and marijuana offender escape from a Georgia chain gang.

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Directors
Lee Frost
Production companies
Flamingo Productions, Crown International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael StearnsWeed
Robert LottHarris
Barbara MillsBarbara MillsWife
Linda YorkLinda YorkAnn
Wes BishopColeman
Bruce KimballBruce KimballFat Sam
Phil HooverGentry
Ralph CampbellFarmer
William B. MartinWilly
Chuck WellsJones
Duke WilmothPrisoner
Edward SchryverLarson
Colin MalePrisoner
Henry FuscoPrisoner
Jim StemmePrisoner
James E. McLartyPolice Officer
Charles MinskyCharles MinskyPrisoner
John BlissJohn BlissPrison Guard

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