Henri Pagnoncelli, born in Brazil, began his artistic journey while studying medicine, balancing both fields. He made a notable appearance in Women in Fury (1984), where he contributed to the film's exploration of female empowerment through a gritty lens. Pagnoncelli's extensive background in theater, with over 40 plays to his credit, complements his cinematic roles, enriching the cult film landscape with his diverse experiences. His dedication to both acting and medicine illustrates a unique blend of passion that resonates in his performances.
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!