The Weak and the Wicked
1954, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
The sensational naked shame expose of women's prisons!
Jean Raymond an upper class woman with a gambling addiction, is given a twelve-month prison sentence resulting from her inability to pay her debts. At first she is overwhelmingly depressed by life in the women's prison; gradually, however, her misery is relieved by the many close friends she makes there. This sympathetic drama traces the contrasting lives and often faltering progress of the inmates of a women's prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- J. Lee ThompsonDirector
- Glynis JohnsJean Raymond
- Diana DorsBetty Brown
- John GregsonDr. Michael Hale
- Olive SloaneNellie Baden
- Rachel RobertsPat
- Jane HyltonBabs Peters
- Athene SeylerMillie Williams
- Sybil ThorndikeMabel Wicks, Millie's friend
- Sidney JamesSyd Baden
- Eliot MakehamGrandad Baden
- Anthony NewleyBob Baden
- Simone SilvaTina
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- J. Lee Thompson, Anne Burnaby
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How long is The Weak and the Wicked?
The Weak and the Wicked runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Weak and the Wicked parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Weak and the Wicked is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Weak and the Wicked on?
The Weak and the Wicked isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 February 1954. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Weak and the Wicked?
If you liked The Weak and the Wicked, try Caged, Dog Pound, Ladies They Talk About.
Who directed The Weak and the Wicked?
The Weak and the Wicked (1954) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Glynis Johns, Diana Dors, John Gregson.