The Alcove (1985)
In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
Director: Joe D'Amato
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 21, 1985
Cast
- Lilli Carati - Alessandra
- Annie Belle - Wilma
- Laura Gemser - Zerbal
- Al Cliver - Elio De Silveris
- Nello Pazzafini - The Gardener
- Roberto Caruso - Furio
- Steven Luotto - Furio (voice) (uncredited)
- Susan Spafford - Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Manuel De Sica
Cinematography: Joe D'Amato
Editing: Mariano Laurenti, Franco Alessandri
Production: M.A.D. Film, Filmirage, Golden Hawk Entertainment
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution
Keywords
jealousy, exploitation, revenge, lesbian sex, colonialism, racial prejudice, illicit affair, female slave
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Joe D'Amato
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Alcove about?
- In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
- Who directed The Alcove?
- The Alcove was directed by Joe D'Amato.
- Who stars in The Alcove?
- The Alcove stars Lilli Carati, Annie Belle, Laura Gemser, Al Cliver, Nello Pazzafini, Roberto Caruso.
- How long is The Alcove?
- The Alcove has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Alcove?
- The Alcove is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was The Alcove produced?
- The Alcove was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Alcove?
- The themes of The Alcove include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.