Sophia Loren

In Italy, a woman and her 13-year-old daughter become the focus of an attack by some invading Morroccan soldiers who are part of the Allied forces in World War II. When the mother recovers consciousness, she finds her daughter in a complete state of shock. Conscious only of the ordeal, the daughter prostitutes herself for a pair of nylon stockings. On hearing of the death of a man they both loved, mother and daughter are re-united.

In a career of more than six decades, Sophia Loren became known for her striking beauty and dramatic roles with famed costars Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, and Paul Newman. The luminous Italian star was the first artist to win an Oscar for a foreign language performance, after which she continued a vibrant and varied career. Here Loren shares vivid memories of work, love, and family with winning candor.