The Big Doll House
Seen it?1971 | 95 min | Action, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 80 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Midnight Express or Papillon, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Female prisoners in a Philippine jail are being subjected to sadistic torture. Five of the women, along with the help of two men, plot an escape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$10 million worldwide on a $125K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Hill
- Judith BrownCollier
- Pam GrierGrear
- Brooke MillsHarrad
- Roberta CollinsAlcott
- Pat WoodellBodine
- Sid HaigHarry
- Christiane SchmidtmerMiss Dietrich
- Kathryn LoderLucian
- Jerry FranksFred
- Gina StuartFerina