Stephen Torino, who is tricked by his brother Marco into an arranged marriage with tempestuous Annie Caldash. Annie is willing to give the union a go, but Torino wants none of it.
Costume
Jane Russell squeezed into explosive floral peasant tops.
Direction
Ray trying to elevate soap opera material with visual bravado.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Jane Russell
Annie Caldash
Cornel Wilde
Stephano Torino
Luther Adler
Marco Torino
Joseph Calleia
Papa Theodore
James H. Russell
Xano (as Jamie Russell)
Nina Koshetz
Nita Johnny
Helen Westcott
Velma
Mikhail Rasumny
Old Johnny
Richard Deacon
Mr. Swift (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Doctor Robert Turchino (uncredited)
Nick Dennis
Korka (uncredited)
Robert Foulk
Police Sgt. Tim McGrossin (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
Drunk Observer at Bar (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hollywood's 'gypsy' stereotype machine in full 1956 operation—exoticized, romanticized, zero Roma authenticity.
Ray disowned this film; it was taken from him in editing. What survives is producer interference wearing a director's coat.
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