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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1970

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Dean Film

Movie

A Drama of Jealousy (and other things)

1970

1h 45m

7.3

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

Construction worker Oreste and young fiancee Adelaide meet Nello, a cook in a pizzeria. This love triangle often goes to communist rallies, and enjoys the filthy beaches of Ostia. Will the hostile environment pave a way to jealousy?

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