The Alcove (1985)

01/21/1985 (IT) • 1h 28m

Drama, Romance, Thriller

Overview

In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.

Top Billed Cast

Lilli Carati

Alessandra

Al Cliver

Elio De Silveris

Nello Pazzafini

The Gardener

Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

jealousy

exploitation

revenge

lesbian sex

colonialism

racial prejudice

illicit affair

female slave

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