Augusta Ciolli, an actress known for her role in Fast and Sexy (1958), brings a unique presence to the realm of exploitation cinema. With a performance that embodies the playful yet provocative spirit of the late 1950s, she captures the essence of the era's erotic thrillers. Though her filmography may be sparse, her contribution to Fast and Sexy positions her within the cult film conversation, reflecting the bold narratives that define this genre. Ciolli's work invites viewers to explore the boundaries of sexuality and entertainment in a time of shifting cultural norms.
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.
