The Lovemakers(1961)
“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.
Director
Mauro Bolognini
Studio
Titanus
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Titanus • Arco Film • Galatea Film
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Where can I watch The Lovemakers?▼
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What is The Lovemakers about?▼
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.
Who directed The Lovemakers?▼
The Lovemakers was directed by Mauro Bolognini and released in 1961. It is a drama film.
How long is The Lovemakers?▼
The Lovemakers has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lovemakers?▼
The cast of The Lovemakers includes Jean-Paul Belmondo as Amerigo, Claudia Cardinale as Bianca, Pietro Germi as Stefano, Romolo Valli as Dante, Gabriella Pallotta as Carmelinda and more.
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