Movie: A Drama of Jealousy (and other things)

Top 10 Billed Cast

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni

Oreste

Monica Vitti
Monica Vitti

Adelaide

Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo Giannini

Nello

Manuel Zarzo
Manuel Zarzo

Ugo

Marisa Merlini
Marisa Merlini

Silvana

Juan Diego
Juan Diego

Antonio's Son

Fernando Sánchez Polack
Fernando Sánchez Polack

District Head of Communist Party

Hércules Cortés
Hércules Cortés

Ambleto di Meo

Gioia Desideri
Gioia Desideri

Adelaide's friend

Juan Diego
Juan Diego

Diego's son

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  • Overview

    Construction worker Oreste and young fiancee Adelaide meet Nello, a cook in a pizzeria. This love triangle often goes to communist rallies, and enjoys the filthy beaches of Ostia. Will the hostile environment pave a way to jealousy?

  • Release Date

    1970-01-18

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
  • Tagline

    The story of a woman who was completely faithful... to two men

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    EnglishItaliano
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