The movie ‘Policewomen’ from 1974 is an action crime film with an interesting backstory. The film is about a female police officer who infiltrates a female criminal gang with the main parts played by Sondra Currie as Lacy Bond, Tony Young as Frank Mitchell, and Phil Hoover as Doc. The film offers entertaining insights into the shooting process and some behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations. Filming started on November 5, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Some parts of the movie were shot in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA. There were also scenes filmed in Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sondra Currie | Lacy Bond |
| Tony Young | Frank Mitchell |
| Phil Hoover | Doc |
| Elizabeth Stuart | Maude |
| Chuck Daniel | Inspector Martell |
| Laurie Rose | Janette |
| Richard Schuyler | Pete Peterson |
| Eileen Saki | Kim |
| Wes Bishop | Raymond |
| Steven Stewart | Fenwick |
| Dorrie Thomson | Caroline |
| Lee Frost | Catalina Attendant |
| William Smith | Karate Instructor |
| Angela Carnon | Woman in Black Sedan (uncredited) |
| Danyel Gibout | Prison Gang Member (Fist fight w / Policewoman during prison breakout) (uncredited) |
| Myra MacKay | (uncredited) |
| Marland Proctor | Driving Instructor (uncredited) |
| Loretta Swit | Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was released on February 8, 1974, in the USA.
- The film was directed by Lee Frost and written by Lee Frost and Wes Bishop.
- The leading stars are Sondra Currie, Tony Young, and Phil Hoover.
- The movie is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and falls under the Action and Crime genre.
- The plot of the film is about a female cop who disguises herself to join an all-female criminal gang.
- The film is part of the notorious German “SchleFaZ” series, interpreted as “the worst films ever.”
- In a surprising reveal, the title ‘Policewomen’ is a misnomer as there are no actual Policewomen in the film! Despite being in law enforcement, Pam is a Federal agent and Lacy is a Prison Guard, none of whom are technically Policewomen!
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.3428193
- Longitude: -118.3282279
- Place ID: ChIJK5XS4Zhy3YARtGJqTXDeypk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Avalon, CA 90704, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1213309
- Longitude: -118.3143371
- Place ID: ChIJZfmxCXq_woARZQU-Q38mf14
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bronson Caves, 3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
