CinemaOSMovie · 1961 · 1h 40m

The Lovemakers

A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession

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The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.

Directed byMauro Bolognini

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: IT
Released: June 13, 1961

Studios

Titanus

Arco FilmGalatea Film

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"The Lovemakers" (1961) trailer

"The Lovemakers" (1961) trailer

The Lovemakers (La Viaccia 1961) - Trailer with French Subtitles

The Lovemakers (La Viaccia 1961) - Trailer with French Subtitles

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Amerigo

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

Bianca

Pietro Germi

Pietro Germi

Stefano

Romolo Valli

Romolo Valli

Dante

Gabriella Pallotta

Gabriella Pallotta

Carmelinda

Gina Sammarco

Gina Sammarco

Maîtresse

Marcella Valeri

Marcella Valeri

Beppa

Emma Baron

Emma Baron

Giovanna

Claudio Biava

Claudio Biava

Arlecchino

Franco Balducci

Franco Balducci

Tognaccio

Creative team

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Written by: Vasco Pratolini
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Produced by: Alfredo Bini

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