Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
1972, Japanese. Directed by Shunya Ito.
Slicing up the patriarchy since 1972.
After being used and betrayed by the detective she had fallen in love with, young Matsu is sent to a female prison full of sadistic guards and disobedient prisoners.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Details
- Released
- 30 December 1972
- Original title
- 女囚さそり 第41雑居房
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Fumio Kōnami, Hirō Matsuda, Shunya Ito
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Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41: quick answers
What should I watch before Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
Watch Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972) first.
What comes after Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
Next in the series: Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable (1973) and Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song (1973).
Is Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 on?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
If you liked Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41, try Bunraku, Hunting Season, Female Yakuza Tale.
Who directed Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41?
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 (1972) was directed by Shunya Ito and stars Meiko Kaji, Fumio Watanabe, Kayoko Shiraishi.