The Alcove
L'alcova
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe D'Amato
- Screenplay & Story
- Ugo Moretti
- Original Score
- Manuel De Sica
- Original Title
- L'alcova
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- M.A.D. Film, Filmirage, Golden Hawk Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe D'Amato
Ugo Moretti
Manuel De Sica
Joe D'Amato
Mariano Laurenti, Franco Alessandri
Department Leadership Roster
Joe D'Amato
Director
Ugo Moretti
Writer
Mariano Laurenti
Editor
Joe D'Amato
Director of Photography
Franco Alessandri
Editor
Manuel De Sica
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alcove
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What is The Alcove about?
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.
Who directed The Alcove?
The Alcove was directed by Joe D'Amato.
Who stars in The Alcove?
The principal cast of The Alcove includes Lilli Carati, Annie Belle, Laura Gemser, Al Cliver, Nello Pazzafini.
When was The Alcove released and how long is it?
The Alcove was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alcove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alcove was composed by Manuel De Sica.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alcove?
The Alcove holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).