Appassionata

1974

1h 36m

5.7(54 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two teenage friends conspire to find out how much their youthful sensuality can disrupt one of their households, headed by a dentist and his mentally-ill wife.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Ornella Muti

Eugenia Rutelli

Acting

Gabriele Ferzetti

Dr. Emilio Rutelli

Acting

Eleonora Giorgi

Nicola

Acting

Valentina Cortese

Elisa Rutelli

Acting

Ninetto Davoli

Ciccio, garzone del macellaio

Acting

Luigi Antonio Guerra

Unknown Role

Acting

Carla Mancini

paziente

Acting

Jeanne Martinovic

Unknown Role

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Renata Zamengo

assistente

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