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The Muthers is a 1976 action-adventure film filled with women taking on the roles of pirates and the authorities in a revenge plot. It features Jeannie Bell, Rosanne Katon, and Trina Parks as three of the five female pirates who are attempting to find a stash of stolen diamonds that are hidden on an island, and they won't stop until they've recovered what they're owed.

The film opens with a group of prisoners in a Philippine prison who are serving time for crimes they didn't commit. They are approached by a former prison mate named Cora (played by Jeannie Bell) who proposes the idea of escaping prison and going after the men who betrayed them. Cora has a map of the stolen diamonds, and she believes the map is the key to their salvation.

Their jailbreak is successful, and once they make it to the coast, they discover a boat that's been left empty with keys in the ignition. They take the boat, and after a storm destroys their main sail, they find themselves out of luck and at the mercy of an evil captain named Laska (played by Jayne Kennedy).

Once the pirates board Laska's ship and take over, the story descends into a wild journey to recover the diamonds from the island. The crew of the pirate ship is made up of various personalities that create tensions, but they are all united in their quest for revenge. They include Cora, the former inmate; Rosalie (played by Rosanne Katon) who was a victim of rape; Alana (played by Trina Parks) who had her father executed by corrupt officials; Harry (played by Tony Carreon) who is a reformed pickpocket, and Marga (played by Liza Lorena) who is a professional smuggler.

As the five pirates navigate through numerous obstacles, they adopt various linguistic accents, costumes, and hairstyles to hide from Laska's goons and avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. They take on multiple aliases, adopt various accents and styles, and alter their physical appearance to protect their identity.

The Muthers is filled with several action scenes that are executed well, and the film doesn't take itself seriously. Instead, it's meant to be entertaining and exciting. The film's soundtrack is peppered with funk and soul tracks that add to the overall tone and feel of the movie.

One of the film's most impressive features is the strong female characters portrayed. The women are all strong-willed and determined to recover the diamonds at any cost. They don't rely on their male counterparts, and they don't shrink in the face of danger. In an era where male-dominated action films were the norm, the inclusion of these women in lead roles was a refreshing change.

The Muthers is not without its flaws, however. The dialogue is at times cheesy and cliche, and the acting can be a bit over-the-top. But these issues can easily be overlooked in favor of the thrilling adventure, and the film's strengths outweigh its weaknesses.

Overall, The Muthers is a fun action-adventure film that's worth watching. It won't win any awards for its storyline or character development, but it's a testament to the era from which it came. Strong female characters taking on the role of pirates and fighting for their own, regardless of the consequences was a new concept during the 1970s, and this film was a pioneer of its kind. If you enjoy action and adventure movies, The Muthers is worth checking out.

The Muthers is a 1976 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 22 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.9.