The Lovemakers (1961)

  • 12
  • 05/15/1961 (FR)
  • Drama
  • 1h 40m

A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession

Overview

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.

Mauro Bolognini

Director

Mario Pratesi

Novel

Vasco Pratolini

Screenplay

Pasquale Festa Campanile

Screenplay

Massimo Franciosa

Screenplay

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo's headshot

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Amerigo
Claudia Cardinale's headshot

Claudia Cardinale

Bianca
Pietro Germi's headshot

Pietro Germi

Stefano
Romolo Valli's headshot

Romolo Valli

Dante
Gabriella Pallotta's headshot

Gabriella Pallotta

Carmelinda
Gina Sammarco's headshot

Gina Sammarco

Maîtresse
Marcella Valeri's headshot

Marcella Valeri

Beppa
Emma Baron's headshot

Emma Baron

Giovanna

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