Year: 1969
Runtime: 95 mins
Language: Italian
Director: Mauro Severino
When an explicit photograph from their youth and a series of anonymous letters arrive, two successful men and a woman of high standing are forced to confront a hidden past, as the missives accuse them of past deeds and stir doubts about their present lives. The film is underscored by a distinctive, haunting Ennio Morricone score.
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During the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, chaos ensues as a group of terrorists storm a girls’ school, taking hostage several innocent students. Among the kidnapped are Badia, the daughter of Afghanistan’s Minister of Education, and the daughter of the U.S. Ambassador. Initially, some of the girls manage to escape to the rooftop in a bid for safety, but they are eventually captured by the terrorists. The kidnappers demand a hefty ransom of $10 million per hostage and call for the release of a prisoner known as Sheik Al-Shimali.
Following a botched rescue attempt by Delta Force, the U.S. military formulates a new, daring plan to save the hostages. They enlist Jake, a courageous female soldier, to lead the mission. She quickly assembles a team of highly skilled women, each with their own specialties: Rocky, a talented mechanic; Geek, a tech genius; Shooter, an expert with weapons; The Bomb, an explosive expert; a medic; and Dr. Mike, who helps the team pose as medical personnel to blend into the region undetected.
The team receives assistance from the Afghan Minister of Education, who helps them cross the border into Taliban-controlled territory. However, she has her own intentions, planning to pay ransom for her daughter as well. During their operations, the team raids a weapons cache to gather supplies and information. Their efforts come at a cost—tragically, they lose team members Dr. Mike and Travis in the process. Suspicion also arises when they discover that Awina, one of their local contacts, is actually betraying them by providing intel to the terrorists.
Despite setbacks, the team manages a critical rescue—freeing Sheik Al-Shimali from a prison transport. However, during their escape, they suffer another loss as Rocky is killed. They attempt to use Sheik Al-Shimali and counterfeit money as leverage in negotiations, but the terrorist leader swiftly uncovers the fake cash, escalating the tension. This triggers a fierce final assault on the terrorists’ cave hideout.
In the intense climax, Jake confronts and kills the terrorist leader, risking her life to end their reign of terror. Meanwhile, The Bomb leads their safe escape, guiding the captured girls along the way. Despite heavy casualties, the team successfully evacuates the hostages via helicopter, bringing them to safety. The story concludes with Jake and Malik making the decision to go back and rescue Geek, who chose to stay behind to cover their retreat, emphasizing their unwavering determination and spirit of heroism amidst tremendous danger.
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