Nightmare in Badham County (1976) women in prison, exploitation

Of possible interest to film students and bad film buffs, two versions (TV and theater) of a scene from a cheesy TV-movie. "Nightmare in Badham County" was first shown on television in 1976 to capitalize on the then-popular women-in-prison exploitation trend. A racier R-rated version with added nude scenes was then released to theaters as "Nightmare" (and later on video).

First, the TV version (from grainy foreign-dubbed copy) shows Tina Louise, of all people, as a tough prison guard who whips a prisoner with a strap for stealing food. Next, corrupt sheriff Chuck Connors rips off Lynne Moody's shirt (topless closeup added for theater release -- mpeg transfer is unfortunately dark). Last, the alternate theatrical version of the strap spanking scene with different actors. Note the especially slimy, lecherous lesbian guard who replaces Tina Lousie.