
A woman takes her ill husband's place in a smuggling ring and steals the heart of his partner.
Directed by Giorgio Pàstina, Alina leans on a strong ensemble — Gina Lollobrigida, Amedeo Nazzari, Doris Dowling — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1950.
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In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from America, Nigeria and India are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a Texas brothel, and must together attempt a daring escape to reclaim their freedom.
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