The Alcove
The Alcove

Movie·1985·1h 28m

The Alcove

Country

Italy

Language

Italian

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The Story

Original title: L'alcova

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.

Written By

Ugo Moretti

Cinematography

Joe D'Amato

Music

Manuel De Sica

Editor

Mariano Laurenti

Themes

jealousyexploitationrevengelesbian sexcolonialismracial prejudiceillicit affairfemale slave

Production House

M.A.D. Film
Filmirage
Golden Hawk Entertainment

Audience Score

54%

38 votes

Skip16%
Timepass38%
Go for it32%
Perfection14%

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Cast

Lilli Carati

Lilli Carati

Alessandra

Annie Belle

Annie Belle

Wilma

Laura Gemser

Laura Gemser

Zerbal

Al Cliver

Al Cliver

Elio De Silveris

Nello Pazzafini

Nello Pazzafini

The Gardener

Roberto Caruso

Furio

Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

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Crew

Joe D'Amato

Joe D'Amato

Director, Director of Photography

Ugo Moretti

Writer

Mariano Laurenti

Mariano Laurenti

Editor

Franco Alessandri

Editor

Manuel De Sica

Manuel De Sica

Original Music Composer

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