Reginald Denham, a director known for his work in the late 1950s, helmed Fast and Sexy (1958), a film that embodies the spirit of grindhouse cinema. His direction in this provocative narrative captures the raw energy and audacity of the era, pushing boundaries in storytelling. Denham's approach to filmmaking during this time reflects a commitment to exploring themes often overlooked, making Fast and Sexy a noteworthy entry in the cult film canon.
Fast and Sexy
In this occasionally amusing frolic, Gina Lollobrigida plays a sexy widow who returns to Italy from New York following the death of her husband. Her wealth and good looks entice all the men in her small village except for the one she really wants, the town blacksmith (Dale Robertson). Giuseppe Rotunno's warm cinematography and the irresistible Lollobrigida make this one worth seeing, while the screenplay (by Ettore Margadonna, Luciana Corda, and Joseph Stefano) manages to be clever without being smirky. Look for a funny bit by Vittorio DeSica, who supervised some scenes, as a loquacious priest. This film is also known as both Anna of Brooklyn and Fast and Sexy.
