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The Alcove
The Alcove
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The Alcove

Original Title: L'alcova

1985
1h 28m
Drama
Romance
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1985

Runtime

1h 28m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Jan 21, 1985
Languages
Spanish
Italian
Director
Joe D'Amato
Joe D'Amato
Production
M.A.D. Film
M.A.D. Film
Filmirage
Filmirage
Golden Hawk Entertainment
Golden Hawk Entertainment
Production Countries
Italy

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Lilli Carati

Lilli Carati

Alessandra

Annie Belle

Annie Belle

Wilma

Laura Gemser

Laura Gemser

Zerbal

Al Cliver

Al Cliver

Elio De Silveris

Nello Pazzafini

Nello Pazzafini

The Gardener

Roberto Caruso

Furio

Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

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