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The Alcove

The Alcove

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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.
🌏 Languages Available: Italian
📆 Date Released: 1985-01-21
⌚ Running Time: 88 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.3

Beloved Cast

Lilli Carati original image
Alessandra
Lilli Carati
Annie Belle original image
Wilma
Annie Belle
Laura Gemser original image
Zerbal
Laura Gemser
Al Cliver original image
Elio De Silveris
Al Cliver
Nello Pazzafini original image
The Gardener
Nello Pazzafini
Roberto Caruso original image
Furio
Roberto Caruso
Steven Luotto original image
Furio (voice) (uncredited)
Steven Luotto
Susan Spafford original image
Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)
Susan Spafford

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