The Fall of the Rebel Angels

The Fall of the Rebel Angels

The Fall of the Rebel Angels

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The Fall of the Rebel Angels

1981

1h 43m

4.7(8 votes)

Drama

Overview

Who is the mysterious stranger Cecilia met on the street? Why is he suspicious of everyone? She is happily married, has a lovely child and a good job: yet she decides to join him and to become his lover, sharing his destiny right up to its tragic conclusion.

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Clio Goldsmith

Clio Goldsmith

Cecilia

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Vittorio

Alida Valli

Alida Valli

Bettina

Yves Beneyton

Yves Beneyton

Giovanni

Francesca Rinaldi

Francesca Rinaldi

Viola

Vittorio Marchetti

Padre di Cecilia

Francesca Archibugi

Francesca Archibugi

Federico Pacifici

Federico Pacifici

Pasquale Zito

Creative team

Directed by: Marco Tullio Giordana
Written by: Marco Tullio Giordana
Vincenzo Caretti
Produced by: Mario Gallo

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