Prison Heat (1993)

A raw exploitation thriller from The Cannon Group, following four American women trapped in a brutal Middle Eastern prison.

Prison Heat - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Prison Heat
  • Release Year: 1993
  • Directed by: Joel Silberg
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 1h 31m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English, Turkish
  • Release Date (Theatrical): February 23, 1993 (United States - R)
  • Alternative Titles: 黑狱豪放女 (CN), 監獄レイプ/いじくられた女囚 (JP)
  • Production Companies: Global Pictures, The Cannon Group
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Prison Heat - Plot

Four American babes on vacation in the Middle East run into trouble when they are imprisoned by corrupt army officials and that's where the fun begins.

Prison Heat - Trailer

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no trial, no trace, no tomorrow.

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Prison Heat - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Joel Silberg

Main Cast

  • Rebecca Chambers
  • Lori Jo Hendrix
  • Kena Land
  • Toni Naples
  • Gilya Stern
  • Uri Gavriel
  • Michal Yannai
  • Diana Olearchik
  • Ahuva Keren
  • Katia Zinbris

Writers

  • David Alexander

Producers

  • Allan Greenblatt

Prison Heat - FAQs

Where can you watch Prison Heat online?

Prison Heat is available to rent or buy on several digital platforms, including Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming service currently offers it for free, so a transactional rental or purchase is the most accessible option.

What is Prison Heat about?

Prison Heat follows four American women vacationing in the Middle East who are wrongfully imprisoned by corrupt army officials. The film blends exploitation-style action with a women-in-prison premise, focusing on the characters' struggle to survive and escape their brutal captors.

Who are the main actors in Prison Heat?

The principal cast includes Rebecca Chambers as Colleen, Lori Jo Hendrix as Bonnie, Kena Land as Audrey, and Toni Naples as Hellena. Supporting roles are filled by Gilya Stern, Uri Gavriel, Michal Yannai, Diana Olearchik, Ahuva Keren, and Katia Zinbris.

Is Prison Heat based on a true story?

Prison Heat is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by David Alexander, produced within the exploitation action genre popularized by The Cannon Group during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Middle Eastern prison setting is entirely fictional.

What is the age rating for Prison Heat?

Prison Heat carries an R rating in the United States. The rating reflects the film's mature content, including violence, adult themes, and the harsh depiction of prison conditions. Viewer discretion is advised, and the film is not suitable for audiences under 17 without parental guidance.

Who directed Prison Heat and when was it released?

Prison Heat was directed by Joel Silberg, an Israeli-born filmmaker known for his work on Breakin' (1984). The film was released in the United States on February 23, 1993, and was produced by Global Pictures in association with The Cannon Group.

How long is Prison Heat?

Prison Heat has a runtime of 91 minutes, making it a compact, fast-paced genre film. The relatively short running time keeps the action moving briskly, which is consistent with the exploitation action style that defined many Cannon Group productions of the era.

What languages are spoken in Prison Heat?

Prison Heat is primarily in English, with Turkish also spoken in the film. The use of Turkish reflects the production's Middle Eastern setting and adds a degree of regional authenticity to the story, which was filmed with an international cast and crew.

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