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No Turning Back (2002)
Director: Julia Montejo
Cast: Jesus Nebot, Chelsea Rendon, Vernee Watson, Susan Haskell
Runtime101 min
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Mexican English teacher Pablo Fernandez seeks a better life for himself and his spoiled daughter Christina after losing his wife in a hurricane. Pablo becomes a tomato picker as illegal immigrant in California. While driving his illegal employer Charlie's truck, he accidentally runs over Dinah Knightly, who later dies. Dumb, arrogant detective Bryant and brighter but superstitious rookie Steven Lightning investigate and set chase.
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Fans of compelling social dramas with a gritty, realistic edge will appreciate the nuanced performances and thoughtful direction of Julia Montejo in the 2002 film No Turning Back. The film's focus on an immigrant's struggle for a better life adds emotional weight and authenticity to this action-packed story.
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No Turning Back is a 1945 Italian drama film directed by Alessandro Blasetti and starring an ensemble cast including Elisa Cegani, Valentina Cortese, Maria Denis, Doris Duranti, Mariella Lotti, María Mercader, Dina Sassoli and Vittorio De Sica. It is based on the 1938 novel of the same title by Alba De Cespedes. It was shot at the Scalera Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Guido Fiorini and Carlo Egidi. Made in 1943 during the Second World, due to disruption caused by the fighting in Italy, it did not go on release until January 1945.
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