Woman of Wonders
La donna delle meraviglie
Synopsis
In a straightforward yet unexceptional rendering of the life and loves of Alberto (Ben Gazzara), a writer/director approaching the hill though not yet over it, director Alberto Bevilacqua has used his own experiences to fashion a conventional tale about a search for the "perfect woman." His mettlesome neighbor Luisa (Lina Sastri) just will not leave him alone; she was the reason why he ended his marriage to Maura (Claudia Cardinale), but Alberto considers their affair dead and buried. Recently, an anonymous "dream woman" has been calling him for some seductive phone exchanges. As he searches out the identity of the mystery caller he is also distracted by Luisa who starts to insinuate herself back into his affections. Sooner or later, Alberto will just have to decide how to handle his love life, which in the end may only be mesmerizing to himself alone.
Top Cast
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Ben Gazzara
Alberto
Lina Sastri
Luisa
Orazio Orlando
Ulisse
Elisabetta Quaresima
Donata
Flavio Bucci
Astolfo
Claudia Cardinale
Maura
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Gianni
Angela Goodwin
Magician Terenzi
Manuela Gatti
Carlo Monni
Maronti
Giovanna Galletti
madre di Alberto anziana
Guido Mannari
Tamara Triffez
Riccardo Acerbi
Susanna Marcomeni
Cristina Donadio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Bevilacqua
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Bevilacqua
- Original Title
- La donna delle meraviglie
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Ve.Ga Produzioni, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Bevilacqua
Alberto Bevilacqua
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Sergio Montanari
Gianni Federici
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Bevilacqua
Director
Gianni Federici
Producer
Mario Garbuglia
Production Design
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Alberto Bevilacqua
Writer
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman of Wonders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Woman of Wonders about?
In a straightforward yet unexceptional rendering of the life and loves of Alberto (Ben Gazzara), a writer/director approaching the hill though not yet over it, director Alberto Bevilacqua has used his own experiences to fashion a conventional tale about a search for the "perfect woman." His mettlesome neighbor Luisa (Lina Sastri) just will not leave him alone; she was the reason why he ended his marriage to Maura (Claudia Cardinale), but Alberto considers their affair dead and buried. Recently, an anonymous "dream woman" has been calling him for some seductive phone exchanges. As he searches out the identity of the mystery caller he is also distracted by Luisa who starts to insinuate herself back into his affections. Sooner or later, Alberto will just have to decide how to handle his love life, which in the end may only be mesmerizing to himself alone.
Who directed Woman of Wonders?
Woman of Wonders was directed by Alberto Bevilacqua.
Who stars in Woman of Wonders?
The principal cast of Woman of Wonders includes Ben Gazzara, Lina Sastri, Orazio Orlando, Elisabetta Quaresima, Flavio Bucci.
When was Woman of Wonders released and how long is it?
Woman of Wonders was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is Woman of Wonders based on a book or true story?
Woman of Wonders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Bevilacqua".