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Mid-Century Loves(1954)
Status: Released
Date: 1954-02-18
52%
14 Votes
Time: 1h 12m
Overview:
Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Excelsa Film
Roma Film Produzione
Movie: Mid-Century Loves
Top 10 Billed Cast
Franco Interlenghi
Mario (segment "L'amore romantico")
Leonora Ruffo
Contessina Elena Micheli (segment "L'amore romantico")
Paola Borboni
Countess Matilde Micheli (segment "L'amore romantico")
Carlo Ninchi
Count Massimo Micheli (segment "L'amore romantico")
Luigi Tosi
Count Edoardo Savelli (segment "L'amore romantico")
Maria Pia Casilio
Carmela (segment "Guerra 1915-18")
Lauro Gazzolo
Teacher (segment "Guerra 1915-18")
Gustavo Serena
Mayor (segment "Guerra 1915-18")
Amedeo Trilli
Doctor (segment "Guerra 1915-18")
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Overview
Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.
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1954-02-18
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