The Lovemakers (1961)
Original title: La viaccia
The Lovemakers is a 1961 Italian-language drama movie directed by Mauro Bolognini, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale and Pietro Germi.
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.
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as Amerigo
- Claudia Cardinale as Bianca
- Pietro Germi as Stefano
- Romolo Valli as Dante
- Gabriella Pallotta as Carmelinda
- Gina Sammarco as Maîtresse
- Marcella Valeri as Beppa
- Emma Baron as Giovanna
- Claudio Biava as Arlecchino
- Franco Balducci as Tognaccio
- Paola Pitagora as Anna
- Paul Frankeur as Ferdinando