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Untamed Women
Tired of being mistreated by their husbands, Ema (Reyes Spindola), Clotilde (Elizarraras) and Chayo (Orozco) leave their past (children and husbands included) and begin an adventure that will take them to a cavernous cabaret in Guadalajara, a love affair with a hot-blooded young drug dealer and, finally, a popular and well decorated mexican restaurant in downtown L.A. In the middle, the three women will find their respective self-esteem and their true reasons for living.
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Plot Summary
In a remote island during World War II, a group of nurses find themselves stranded after their transport plane crashes. Cut off from civilization and facing dire conditions, they must rely on their training and their wits to survive. As tensions rise and their hope dwindles, they confront both the external dangers of their environment and the internal struggles of their own relationships.
Critical Reception
Untamed Women is a lesser-known film from director Dorothy Arzner, notable for its all-female cast and wartime setting. While it showcases Arzner's directorial skill in managing a challenging production, it received a mixed reception upon its release, with some critics acknowledging its ambitious themes and others finding its narrative and execution somewhat dated or uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt to explore female resilience in a wartime context.
Criticized for a sometimes melodramatic or predictable plot.
Acknowledged as an interesting, though flawed, entry in director Dorothy Arzner's filmography.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Untamed Women' is not readily available. However, general audience sentiment tends to reflect the mixed critical reception, with viewers often noting its historical context and thematic aspirations while sometimes pointing out pacing or narrative weaknesses.
Fun Fact
Dorothy Arzner, the director of 'Untamed Women', was one of the few female directors in Hollywood during the studio system era and had a long and distinguished career, directing stars like Katharine Hepburn and Lucille Ball.
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