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Love Is Only a Word

Love Is Only a Word

Original Title: Liebe ist nur ein Wort

19711h 51m
DramaRomance

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h 51m

Storyline

The 21-year-old student Oliver Mansfeld attends a boarding school in Frankfurt. There he meets the married banker's wife Verena. A passionate affair develops between them, which does not remain undiscovered by Verena's husband for long.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Nov 12, 1971
Languages
German
Director
Alfred Vohrer
Alfred Vohrer
Production
Roxy Film
Roxy Film
Production Countries
Germany

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