Woman of Wonders (1985)
In a straightforward yet unexceptional rendering of the life and loves of Alberto (Ben Gazzara), a writer/director approaching the hill though not yet over it, director Alberto Bevilacqua has used his own experiences to fashion a conventional tale about a search for the "perfect woman." His mettlesome neighbor Luisa (Lina Sastri) just will not leave him alone; she was the reason why he ended his marriage to Maura (Claudia Cardinale), but Alberto considers their affair dead and buried. Recently, an anonymous "dream woman" has been calling him for some seductive phone exchanges. As he searches out the identity of the mystery caller he is also distracted by Luisa who starts to insinuate herself back into his affections. Sooner or later, Alberto will just have to decide how to handle his love life, which in the end may only be mesmerizing to himself alone.
Cast
- Ben Gazzara - Alberto
- Lina Sastri - Luisa
- Orazio Orlando - Ulisse
- Elisabetta Quaresima - Donata
- Flavio Bucci - Astolfo
- Claudia Cardinale - Maura
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio - Gianni
- Angela Goodwin - Magician Terenzi
- Manuela Gatti
- Carlo Monni - Maronti
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Woman of Wonders about?
- In a straightforward yet unexceptional rendering of the life and loves of Alberto (Ben Gazzara), a writer/director approaching the hill though not yet over it, director Alberto Bevilacqua has used his own experiences to fashion a conventional tale about a search for the "perfect woman." His mettlesome neighbor Luisa (Lina Sastri) just will not leave him alone; she was the reason why he ended his marriage to Maura (Claudia Cardinale), but Alberto considers their affair dead and buried. Recently, an anonymous "dream woman" has been calling him for some seductive phone exchanges. As he searches out the identity of the mystery caller he is also distracted by Luisa who starts to insinuate herself back into his affections. Sooner or later, Alberto will just have to decide how to handle his love life, which in the end may only be mesmerizing to himself alone.
- Who directed Woman of Wonders?
- Woman of Wonders was directed by Alberto Bevilacqua.
- Who stars in Woman of Wonders?
- Woman of Wonders stars Ben Gazzara, Lina Sastri, Orazio Orlando, Elisabetta Quaresima, Flavio Bucci, Claudia Cardinale.
- How long is Woman of Wonders?
- Woman of Wonders has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Woman of Wonders?
- Woman of Wonders is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Woman of Wonders produced?
- Woman of Wonders was produced in Italy.