Swept Away (1974)
A spoiled rich woman and a brutish Communist deckhand become stranded alone on a desert island after venturing away from their cruise.
Director: Lina Wertmüller
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 18, 1974
Cast
- Giancarlo Giannini - Gennarino Carunchio
- Mariangela Melato - Raffaella Pavone Lanzetti
- Riccardo Salvino - Signor Pavone Lanzetti
- Isa Danieli - Anna
- Aldo Puglisi - un collega di Gennarino
- Anna Melita - una conoscente di Raffaella
- Eros Pagni - un giornalista di sinistra conoscente dei Pavone Lanzetti
- Vittorio Fanfoni
- Lorenzo Piani
- Giuseppe Durini
Screenplay
- Lina Wertmüller (Screenplay)
- Lina Wertmüller (Story)
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Ennio Guarnieri
Editing: Franco Fraticelli
Production: Medusa Distribuzione
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: it
Keywords
stockholm syndrome, deserted island, misogyny, battle of the sexes, woman director, submission, male egos
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swept Away about?
- A spoiled rich woman and a brutish Communist deckhand become stranded alone on a desert island after venturing away from their cruise.
- Who directed Swept Away?
- Swept Away was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
- Who stars in Swept Away?
- Swept Away stars Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino, Isa Danieli, Aldo Puglisi, Anna Melita.
- How long is Swept Away?
- Swept Away has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Swept Away?
- Swept Away is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Swept Away gross?
- Swept Away grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Swept Away produced?
- Swept Away was produced in Italy.