The Wings of the Dove

The Wings of the Dove

The Wings of the Dove

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The Wings of the Dove

1981

1h 35m

5.2(19 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

A 20th-century prostitute (Dominique Sanda) arranges for her lover (Michele Placido) to wed a wealthy, dying millionairess (Isabelle Huppert) in Venice.

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Production Companies

France•3

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Isabelle Huppert

Marie

Isabelle Huppert

Acting

Dominique Sanda

Catherine Croy

Dominique Sanda

Acting

Michele Placido

Sandro

Michele Placido

Acting

Jean Sorel

Lukirsh

Jean Sorel

Acting

Françoise Christophe

Marc's mother

Françoise Christophe

Acting

Veronica Lazăr

Unknown Role

Veronica Lazăr

Acting

Danilo Mattei

Unknown Role

Danilo Mattei

Acting

Loleh Bellon

Suzanne Berger

Loleh Bellon

Acting

Paul Le Person

Catherine's father

Paul Le Person

Acting

Odile Michel

Catherine's sister

Odile Michel

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