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The Alcove (1985)

5.4/10 1h 28m Jan 21, 1985
Drama Romance Thriller

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title L'alcova
Original Language IT
Status Released
Popularity 20.3

Cast

Lilli Carati
Lilli Carati
Alessandra
Popularity: 4.3
Annie Belle
Annie Belle
Wilma
Popularity: 1.6
Laura Gemser
Laura Gemser
Zerbal
Popularity: 1.5
Al Cliver
Al Cliver
Elio De Silveris
Popularity: 0.4
Nello Pazzafini
Nello Pazzafini
The Gardener
Popularity: 0.4
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Roberto Caruso
Furio
Popularity: 0.1
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Steven Luotto
Furio (voice) (uncredited)
Popularity: 0.0
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Susan Spafford
Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director Joe D'Amato
Writer Ugo Moretti
Editor Franco Alessandri, Mariano Laurenti

Production

M.A.D. Film
Filmirage
IT
Golden Hawk Entertainment

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Keywords

jealousy exploitation revenge lesbian sex colonialism racial prejudice illicit affair female slave

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Rating
5.4
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Based on 33 votes

Details
Release Date January 21, 1985
Runtime 1h 28m
Language IT
Status Released
Popularity 20.3
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