Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953)
This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...
While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: April 2, 1953
Cast
- Jennifer Jones - Mary Forbes
- Montgomery Clift - Giovanni Doria
- Gino Cervi - Police Commissioner
- Richard Beymer - Paul
- Paolo Stoppa - Traveling Salesman
- Nando Bruno - Railway Worker
- Enrico Glori - Police Brigadier
- Liliana Gerace - Pregnant Sicilian Woman
- Giuseppe Porelli - Gallant Traveler
- Roberto Rai - Brakeman
Screenplay
- Truman Capote (Dialogue)
- Ben Hecht
- Cesare Zavattini (Story)
- Cesare Zavattini (Screenplay)
- Luigi Chiarini (Screenplay)
Music: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Oswald Morris, G.R. Aldo
Editing: Jean Barker, Eraldo Da Roma
Production: Produzioni De Sica
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, Français, English
Original Language: it
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, rome, italy, train, police station, extramarital affair, aunt nephew relationship, neorealism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indiscretion of an American Wife about?
- While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?
- Who directed Indiscretion of an American Wife?
- Indiscretion of an American Wife was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
- Who stars in Indiscretion of an American Wife?
- Indiscretion of an American Wife stars Jennifer Jones, Montgomery Clift, Gino Cervi, Richard Beymer, Paolo Stoppa, Nando Bruno.
- How long is Indiscretion of an American Wife?
- Indiscretion of an American Wife has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Indiscretion of an American Wife?
- Indiscretion of an American Wife is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Indiscretion of an American Wife produced?
- Indiscretion of an American Wife was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Indiscretion of an American Wife?
- The themes of Indiscretion of an American Wife include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.