Lust for Freedom

Lust for Freedom is a 1987 action film directed by Eric Louzil and starring Melanie Coll, William J. Kulzer, and Judi Trevor. The movie follows the story of a young woman named Toni, who is wrongly accused of a crime by her ex-husband, and is sent to a women's prison where she discovers a world of corruption and abuse.

The film begins with Toni being wrongly accused of killing her ex-husband's girlfriend. At her trial, she is found guilty and sentenced to serve time in a women's prison. Once inside, Toni sees firsthand the brutal conditions and terrible treatment that the inmates endure on a daily basis. The prison is run by corrupt officials who are more interested in exploiting the women than in rehabilitating them.

Toni quickly makes friends with a group of fellow inmates who have been victimized by the prison's cruelty. Together, they begin to plan an escape, but it's not just the guards they have to worry about. The prison's corrupt officials will stop at nothing to maintain their power and keep their secrets hidden.

As the women work to plan their escape, they come up against a series of obstacles that test their will and determination. Toni, in particular, is faced with the difficult choice of risking everything to fight for justice or accepting her fate and obeying the corrupt system.

Throughout the film, the characters are forced to confront their own demons and their own desires for freedom. They fight not only for their own liberation but for the liberation of all those trapped in the oppressive system of the prison.

Melanie Coll delivers a standout performance as Toni, capturing the character's strength and resilience despite the injustices she faces. The supporting cast also shines, with standout performances from William J. Kulzer as the corrupt warden and Judi Trevor as the sympathetic prison doctor.

Lust for Freedom is a gripping and action-packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. It's a powerful indictment of the prison system and the corruption that can flourish in such an environment. The film's strong message of empowerment and resistance is sure to inspire viewers and leave them cheering for the underdogs.