Le Notti di Lucrezia Borgia (1959) Directed by Sergio Grieco
Drama / History
aka: Nights of Temptation
Film Synopsis
In 15th century Tuscany, Captain Federico Alberghi visits the court of
the Borgias in Urbino. Here, he cannot help falling in love with
Diana d'Alva. Consumed with jealousy, Lucrezia Borgia has them
both arrested. By exercising his cunning and bravery, Federico
manages to escape and free Diana, triumphing over Cesare Borgia in a
duel.
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