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Women’s Prison (2002): Cast

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Women’s Prison is a 2002 drama directed by Manijeh Hekmat, starring Roya Nownahali as Mitra, Pegah Ahangarani and Maryam Boubani. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Women’s Prison (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Manijeh Hekmat
Genre
Drama
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Women’s Prison About?

The premise of Women’s Prison without spoilers.

Over 18 years in an Iranian women’s prison, a strict Muslim warden who served in the Iran‑Iraq war and Mitra, a midwife imprisoned for killing her mother’s abusive husband, are followed. The warden punishes Mitra for delivering a baby during a bombing, but when she defends a new inmate from rape, the warden softens and protects Mitra’s daughter.

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Cast & crew

Women’s Prison Cast & Characters

Roya Nownahali leads the cast as Mitra, with Pegah Ahangarani as Sepideh and Maryam Boubani. Directed by Manijeh Hekmat; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Women’s Prison Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Zendan-e zanan” and “Zendane Zanan”.

Also known as
  • Zendan-e zanan
  • Zendane Zanan
  • Mujeres prisioneras

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Women’s Prison FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Women’s Prison, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Women’s Prison?

Women’s Prison runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Women’s Prison released?

Women’s Prison was released on October 6, 2002.

Who directed Women’s Prison?

Women’s Prison was directed by Manijeh Hekmat.

More films by Manijeh Hekmat

Who is in the cast of Women’s Prison?

Women’s Prison stars Roya Nownahali as Mitra, Pegah Ahangarani as Sepideh and Maryam Boubani, among 5 credited actors.

Does Women’s Prison have a post-credit scene?

No. Women’s Prison has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Women’s Prison in?

The original language of Women’s Prison is Persian.

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