When Love Is Lust
Quando l'amore è sensualità
Synopsis
A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sisti
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio De Sisti, Luigi Russo
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Quando l'amore è sensualità
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- R.M. Ernstoff, A.P. DeSimone, Clesi Cinematografica Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sisti
Vittorio De Sisti, Luigi Russo
Ennio Morricone
Aldo De Robertis
Enzo Doria, Nino Segurini, Claudio Grassetti
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sisti
Director
Vittorio De Sisti
Writer
Aldo De Robertis
Director of Photography
Enzo Doria
Producer
Luigi Russo
Writer
Gisella Longo
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Love Is Lust
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What is When Love Is Lust about?
A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.
Who directed When Love Is Lust?
When Love Is Lust was directed by Vittorio De Sisti.
Who stars in When Love Is Lust?
The principal cast of When Love Is Lust includes Agostina Belli, Gianni Macchia, Françoise Prévost, Ewa Aulin, Femi Benussi.
When was When Love Is Lust released and how long is it?
When Love Is Lust was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for When Love Is Lust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Love Is Lust was composed by Ennio Morricone.