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The Concrete Jungle

  • 1982
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
883
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The Concrete Jungle (1982)
CrimeDramaThriller

When an unsuspecting woman, who was setup by her boyfriend to carry a stash of cocaine, is sentenced to three years in prison, she struggles to survive against the corrupt warden and the vic... Read allWhen an unsuspecting woman, who was setup by her boyfriend to carry a stash of cocaine, is sentenced to three years in prison, she struggles to survive against the corrupt warden and the vicious inmates.When an unsuspecting woman, who was setup by her boyfriend to carry a stash of cocaine, is sentenced to three years in prison, she struggles to survive against the corrupt warden and the vicious inmates.

  • Director
    • Tom DeSimone
  • Writers
    • Alan J. Adler
    • Jack Cummins
  • Stars
    • Jill St. John
    • Tracey E. Bregman
    • BarBara Luna
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    883
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom DeSimone
    • Writers
      • Alan J. Adler
      • Jack Cummins
    • Stars
      • Jill St. John
      • Tracey E. Bregman
      • BarBara Luna
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jill St. John
    Jill St. John
    • Warden Fletcher
    Tracey E. Bregman
    Tracey E. Bregman
    • Elizabeth Demming
    • (as Tracey Bregman)
    BarBara Luna
    BarBara Luna
    • Cat
    • (as Barbara Luna)
    June Barrett
    • Icy
    Aimee Eccles
    Aimee Eccles
    • Spider
    Sondra Currie
    Sondra Currie
    • Katherine Roberts
    Peter Brown
    Peter Brown
    • Danny Cole
    Susan Mechsner
    • Breaker
    Robert Miano
    Robert Miano
    • Stone
    Niki Dantine
    Niki Dantine
    • Margo Diamond
    Nita Talbot
    Nita Talbot
    • Shelly Meyers
    Marcia Karr
    Marcia Karr
    • Marcy
    Sally Julian
    • Sweets
    Justine Lenore
    Justine Lenore
    • Max
    Kendal Kaldwell
    • Eyes
    Carole White
    Carole White
    • Cheeks
    • (as Carole Ita White)
    Maria Caso
    Maria Caso
    • Blimp
    Cynthia Grant
    • Bill
    • Director
      • Tom DeSimone
    • Writers
      • Alan J. Adler
      • Jack Cummins
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    User reviews16

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    7oprlvr33

    Decent, well-acted female prison film

    I remember watching this on HBO back in the mid-80's. I thought Tracey E Bregman (who apparently took a summer break from Young & Restless) was mostly believable as Elizabeth. I say 'mostly' because there were moments she is just too glamorous to be believable as the hard-luck prisoner. Barbara Luna is quite notable as QueenBee "Cat"; a role she was almost born to play. Jill St. John mostly skirted around her warden role, in which I gave a C+ rating, if that. The best performances, ironically, were the female prisoners, and Robert Miano (Stone).

    I had been a young fan of U.K.'s 1970's series, 'Prisoner, Cell-Block-H'. While I don't compare this film to that series, some of the action bears reflection on surreal existence within actual prison life.
    5caspian1978

    Camille Keaton's quick paycheck

    The Concrete Jungle is the gold standard in movies about women in prison. Since then, a dozen of "late night, Cinema like" prison films with naked women trying to survive behind bars. For 1982, the Concrete Jungle made headlines for being the first of its kind. Today, it is far from being taken seriously. I felt bad for Camille Keaton rape scene. Not only was she not a leading actress in this film, nor did her character have any real importance to the story, her role was a quick flashback to her only famous role as the rape victim in the "classic" horror movie I Spit on Your Grave. I think it's time to call your acting career quits once you keep getting only rape roles.
    6paul_m_haakonsen

    Entertaining prison drama...

    I stumbled upon the 1982 crime drama "The Concrete Jungle" in 2022, a mere 40 years after it was initially released. I had never heard about the movie, so I didn't have much of any expectations as I sat down to watch what writer Alan J. Adler had to offer with this movie.

    And I will say that I was actually adequately entertained by "The Concrete Jungle". Sure, the storyline is somewhat generic for a movie such as this, but it still proved to be enjoyable enough. The storyline was nicely enough written and had some good moments to it, which drove the movie forward. Was it predictable? You betcha.

    It should be said that for a movie with 40 years on its shoulders, then director Tom DeSimone actually managed to put together a movie that has withstood the passing of time quite nicely, because "The Concrete Jungle" is still a very watchable and enjoyable movie in 2022.

    The cast ensemble in the movie was good. I can't claim that I was familiar with the ensemble here in the movie, but they definitely were nicely cast and put on good performances.

    If you enjoy the women-in-prison genre of movies, then "The Concrete Jungle" is actually an enjoyable foray.

    My rating of "The Concrete Jungle" lands on a six out of ten stars.
    8sheila-hall60

    Concrete Jungle

    I liked the film Concrete Jungle it reminded me of the Australian TV series shown here in the UK Prisoner Cell Block H. Concrete Jungle had a good storyline, perhaps too much swearing in it, but in this day and age this is nothing to crow about. The swearing in the film would not stop me from watching it again and again The acting was very good from everyone in the film and I was routed to the spot watching the film, I just had to see how the film ended and if everyone got their just deserts. I am a great admirer of the actor Peter Brown and it was great to see him in the part of Mr Bad Guy for a change, although I still prefer him in westerns and Mr Nice Guy.
    5gridoon

    A grim, straightforward WIP drama

    "The Concrete Jungle" doesn't offer anything you haven't seen before, but it's still an absorbing, fairly well-made & acted little Women-In-Prison drama. What the fans of this sub-genre need to know is that the filmmakers have taken a mostly serious-minded approach here, at least until the last 10 minutes when a massive fight that breaks out in the prison yard turns into a mudbath! Most of the time, though, the film simply chronicles, in a straightforward manner, the daily struggle for survival of a 100% innocent woman who tries to adapt to the harsh prison life. Tracey Bregman's sweet, innocent-looking face is perfect for the part, and she is surrounded by actresses who mostly manage, in a short amount of time, to build their own characters. The standout for me was June Barret as the bad girl Icy, who is both strong and insecure. (**)

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    • Trivia
      Shot in an actual abandoned prison in Ventura, California, USA.
    • Quotes

      Shelly Meyers: [to Warden Fletcher] Even if a person commits a crime, they're still a human being.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Concrete Jungle: An Interview with Tracey Bregman (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm on My Own
      Music by Joseph Conlan

      Lyrics by Tracey E. Bregman (as Tracy Bregman)

      Sung by Deborah Ludwig Davis (as Deborah Davis)

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frauenzuchthaus 2
    • Filming locations
      • Ventura, California, USA(prison)
    • Production company
      • Ideal Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,664,557
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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