Born in Italy in 1943, Rossana Ghessa moved to Brazil at the age of seven, where she forged a notable career in film. Known for her striking performances, she appears in Women in Fury (1984), a film that captures the raw energy of exploitation cinema. Ghessa's work reflects a unique fusion of Italian flair and Brazilian cultural influences, making her a compelling figure in the genre. Her extensive career spans acting and producing, marking her as a significant presence in the cult film landscape.
Women in Fury
The young, pretty and shy Angela Duvall is jailed for murder in a Brazilian prison. Whilst there she is brutally "initiated" by the other inmates. The nice, honest and handsome prison doctor believes she's innocent and tries to help her. Covering for her brother, who killed a Brazilian drug lord, Angela Duvall is sent to a women's prison. Trapped behind bars, Angela's beauty excites the passions in her fellow prisoners and the guards alike. Unfortunately, she also catches the eye of a group of inmates who work for the man her brother murdered. In order to live long enough for her brother's confession to arrive, she must escape with her fellow prisoners into the dark Brazilian jungle!
