A young woman's flight from trauma leads her into the merciless underbelly of Rome.
INGRID ON THE ROAD
In the dead of night... the terror... the "vigilantes" arrive!
The young Ingrid leaves her home after being raped by her father and arrives to Rome, where she prostitutes herself.
From the vault: Italian exploitation cinema rarely pulls its punches, and neither does Ingrid.
Brunello Rondi’s Ingrid on the Road doesn’t shy away from the ugly side of human nature, plunging its lead from rural trauma to the gritty streets of Rome. With Janet Ågren navigating a gauntlet of exploitation, biker gangs, and sadistic figures, this is Italian crime drama at its rawest—unflinching, mean, and undeniably ‘70s.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Ingrid on the Road is a 1973 Italian crime drama directed by Brunello Rondi about a young woman named Ingrid who, after being raped by her father, flees to Rome and becomes a prostitute, only to encounter new dangers in the city.
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Why Cult
The film exposes the criminal underbelly of Rome, as Ingrid's escape from home lands her in a world of prostitution, biker gangs, and sadistic thugs.
Tagged as sexploitation, the film confronts themes of sadism, torture, and sexual violence in unflinching fashion.
Janet Ågren takes center stage as Ingrid, anchoring the film’s descent into the harsh realities of urban survival.
Directed and written by Brunello Rondi, a filmmaker known for his willingness to tackle dark and provocative material.
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What is Ingrid on the Road about? +
Ingrid on the Road follows a young woman who, after being raped by her father, flees to Rome and becomes a prostitute, confronting new threats from sadistic criminals in the city.
Who directed Ingrid on the Road? +
Ingrid on the Road was directed by Brunello Rondi.
How long is Ingrid on the Road? +
The film has a runtime of 97 minutes.
What genre is Ingrid on the Road? +
It is an Italian crime drama with sexploitation elements.
Where can I watch Ingrid on the Road? +
You can watch Ingrid on the Road on SassyFlix.
