The Lovemakers
La viaccia
“A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession”
Synopsis
The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.
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The Lovemakers (La Viaccia 1961) - Trailer with French SubtitlesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-04
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Amerigo
Claudia Cardinale
Bianca
Pietro Germi
Stefano
Romolo Valli
Dante
Gabriella Pallotta
Carmelinda
Gina Sammarco
Maîtresse
Marcella Valeri
Beppa
Emma Baron
Giovanna
Claudio Biava
Arlecchino
Franco Balducci
Tognaccio
Paola Pitagora
Anna
Paul Frankeur
Ferdinando
Ada Passeri
Cassiera della Casa Chiusa
Nando Angelini
Gianna Giachetti
Rosita di Vera Cruz
Olimpia Cavalli
Dolly Sampieri
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauro Bolognini
- Screenplay & Story
- Vasco Pratolini, Massimo Franciosa, Pasquale Festa Campanile
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- La viaccia
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Arco Film, Galatea Film, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauro Bolognini
Vasco Pratolini, Massimo Franciosa, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Mario Pratesi
Piero Piccioni
Leonida Barboni
Nino Baragli
Alfredo Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Flavio Mogherini
Production Design
Bice Brichetto
Costume Design
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Vasco Pratolini
Screenplay
Massimo Franciosa
Screenplay
Mauro Bolognini
Director
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Screenplay
Nino Baragli
Editor
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Leonida Barboni
Director of Photography
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
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Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovemakers
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What is The Lovemakers about?
The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.
Who directed The Lovemakers?
The Lovemakers was directed by Mauro Bolognini.
Who stars in The Lovemakers?
The principal cast of The Lovemakers includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi, Romolo Valli, Gabriella Pallotta.
When was The Lovemakers released and how long is it?
The Lovemakers was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lovemakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovemakers was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is The Lovemakers based on a book or true story?
The Lovemakers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mario Pratesi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lovemakers?
The Lovemakers holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).