When Love Is Lust (1973)
A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.
Director: Vittorio De Sisti
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 1, 1973
Cast
- Agostina Belli - Erminia
- Gianni Macchia - Antonio
- Françoise Prévost - Giulia Sanfelice
- Ewa Aulin - Angela
- Femi Benussi - Widow Neighbor
- Umberto Raho - Don Claudio
- Giovanni Rosselli
- Monica Monet
- Giovanni Petrucci
- Rina Franchetti - Marta
Screenplay
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Aldo De Robertis
Production: R.M. Ernstoff, A.P. DeSimone, Clesi Cinematografica Production
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
infidelity, marriage, lust, sex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When Love Is Lust about?
- A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.
- Who directed When Love Is Lust?
- When Love Is Lust was directed by Vittorio De Sisti.
- Who stars in When Love Is Lust?
- When Love Is Lust stars Agostina Belli, Gianni Macchia, Françoise Prévost, Ewa Aulin, Femi Benussi, Umberto Raho.
- How long is When Love Is Lust?
- When Love Is Lust has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is When Love Is Lust?
- When Love Is Lust is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was When Love Is Lust produced?
- When Love Is Lust was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of When Love Is Lust?
- The themes of When Love Is Lust include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.