Movie

The Lovemakers (1961)

• June 13, 1961
• 1h 40m

• Drama

“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

Writers

Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Mario Pratesi, Massimo Franciosa

Starring

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi