La Viaccia (1961)
Directed by Mauro Bolognini

Drama
aka: The Lovemakers

Film Synopsis

After the death of his father, Amerigo is disappointed when he learns that he will not inherit his farm.  Instead, he must work in Florence for his uncle, a wealthy wine merchant.  Here, he meets Bianca, a beautiful prostitute, and falls hopelessly in love.  Bianca has extravagant tastes and to prove that he is richer than he is Amerigo has no choice but to steal from his uncle...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Mauro Bolognini
  • Script: Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Massimo Franciosa, Mario Pratesi (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Leonida Barboni
  • Music: Piero Piccioni
  • Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo (Amerigo), Claudia Cardinale (Bianca), Pietro Germi (Stefano), Romolo Valli (Dante), Gabriella Pallotta (Carmelinda), Gina Sammarco (Maîtresse), Marcella Valeri (Beppa), Emma Baron (Giovanna), Claudio Biava (Arlecchino), Franco Balducci (Tognaccio), Nando Angelini (Young man), Paola Pitagora (Anna), Gianna Giachetti (Boarder at brothel), Rosita di Vera Cruz (Margherita), Olimpia Cavalli (Boarder), Dolly Samperi (Prostitute), Maria Grazia Balvetti (Prostitute), Emilia Moghetti (Cameriera), Ada Passeri (Cashier), Paul Frankeur (Ferdinando)
  • Country: Italy / France
  • Language: Italian
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 100 min
  • Aka: The Lovemakers

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