The Alcove

Original title: L'alcova

Duration: 88 min

Release date: 1985-01-21

IMDB

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.

Drama Romance Thriller

L'alcova

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as Elio De Silveris

Nello Pazzafini

Nello Pazzafini

as The Gardener

as Furio (voice) (uncredited)

as Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

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Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Richard Ribovske

Richard Ribovske

Mariano Laurenti

Mariano Laurenti

Franco Alessandri

Franco Alessandri

Daniele Massaccesi

Daniele Massaccesi

Camera Operator

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