Indiscretion of an American Wife
Stazione Termini
“This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...”
Synopsis
While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?
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Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953) | Official Trailer
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Jennifer Jones
Mary Forbes
Montgomery Clift
Giovanni Doria
Gino Cervi
Police Commissioner
Richard Beymer
Paul
Paolo Stoppa
Traveling Salesman
Nando Bruno
Railway Worker
Enrico Glori
Police Brigadier
Liliana Gerace
Pregnant Sicilian Woman
Giuseppe Porelli
Gallant Traveler
Roberto Rai
Brakeman
Maria Pia Casilio
Young Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)
Clelia Matania
Mother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)
Enrico Viarisio
Cheerful Telegram Man (uncredited)
Memmo Carotenuto
Venturini, Thief at the Police Station (uncredited)
Charles Fawcett
Sad Man at the Post Office (uncredited)
Mariolina Bovo
Blonde Girl on the Train (uncredited)
Attilio Torelli
Robbed Man at the Police Station (uncredited)
Gigi Reder
Bridegroom from Abruzzo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Zavattini, Giorgio Prosperi, Luigi Chiarini
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- Stazione Termini
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni De Sica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Cesare Zavattini, Giorgio Prosperi, Luigi Chiarini, Truman Capote, Ben Hecht
Alessandro Cicognini
Oswald Morris, James Wong Howe, G.R. Aldo
Jean Barker, Eraldo Da Roma
David O. Selznick, Vittorio De Sica
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Jean Barker
Editor
Ben Hecht
Writer
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Vittorio De Sica
Producer
G.R. Aldo
Director of Photography
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Giorgio Prosperi
Screenplay
Luigi Chiarini
Screenplay
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Indiscretion of an American Wife about?
While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?
Who directed Indiscretion of an American Wife?
Indiscretion of an American Wife was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in Indiscretion of an American Wife?
The principal cast of Indiscretion of an American Wife includes Jennifer Jones, Montgomery Clift, Gino Cervi, Richard Beymer, Paolo Stoppa.
When was Indiscretion of an American Wife released and how long is it?
Indiscretion of an American Wife was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Indiscretion of an American Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Indiscretion of an American Wife was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Indiscretion of an American Wife?
Indiscretion of an American Wife holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).