This film is from a DVD collection entitled "Forgotten Film Noir". However, I really have a hard time calling this film an example of noir. While it DOES involve crime, the style seems to have almost nothing to do with this genre. There are no dark camera angles, snappy or gritty dialog or grimness you'd expect. Instead, it's a multi-national cast in a film about models who are brought to Brazil--only to find they're being forced into prostitution. However, one of the girls won't give in--not without a fight. She repeatedly escapes until she meets up with a sympathetic man who is willing to help. The problem, however, is that neither of them know exactly who the good guys are and who is also in league with the white slavers.
So if this isn't noir, what is it? Well, it's less of a crime film and more of a cross-country adventure sort of movie. So, even if it features Raymond Burr (a very familiar noir heavy), this just isn't noir. And speaking of Burr, why is it that practically no one in this film seems to be Brazilian?! Burr isn't the only one but one of many from many nations in this film.
So, even if it isn't noir, is it worth seeing? Well, yes. I thought it was actually a pretty decent film--especially since scams that suck women into sex slavery have been a problem for years. And, hopefully, some young ladies saw this film and it steered them clear of sleazy operators abroad.
So if this isn't noir, what is it? Well, it's less of a crime film and more of a cross-country adventure sort of movie. So, even if it features Raymond Burr (a very familiar noir heavy), this just isn't noir. And speaking of Burr, why is it that practically no one in this film seems to be Brazilian?! Burr isn't the only one but one of many from many nations in this film.
So, even if it isn't noir, is it worth seeing? Well, yes. I thought it was actually a pretty decent film--especially since scams that suck women into sex slavery have been a problem for years. And, hopefully, some young ladies saw this film and it steered them clear of sleazy operators abroad.