A Woman on Fire
Brucia, ragazzo, brucia
“How do you tell your husband you have an emptiness only another man can fill?”
Synopsis
Clara, the sexually frustrated wife of a businessman goes on vacation with her husband, daughter and best friend. While there, she finally learns that sex can be passionate and wonderful, something she was never able to discover with the help of her husband. Unfortunately, she learns this with a handsome lifeguard, who finally makes her succumb to his psycho-sexual games.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Di Leo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Di Leo, Antonio Racioppi
- Original Score
- Gino Peguri
- Original Title
- Brucia, ragazzo, brucia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ferti Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Di Leo
Fernando Di Leo, Antonio Racioppi
Gino Peguri
Franco Villa
Mario Morra
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Di Leo
Director
Fernando Di Leo
Writer
Antonio Racioppi
Writer
Franco Villa
Director of Photography
Gino Peguri
Original Music Composer
Mario Morra
Editor
Pietro Liberati
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman on Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Woman on Fire about?
Clara, the sexually frustrated wife of a businessman goes on vacation with her husband, daughter and best friend. While there, she finally learns that sex can be passionate and wonderful, something she was never able to discover with the help of her husband. Unfortunately, she learns this with a handsome lifeguard, who finally makes her succumb to his psycho-sexual games.
Who directed A Woman on Fire?
A Woman on Fire was directed by Fernando Di Leo.
Who stars in A Woman on Fire?
The principal cast of A Woman on Fire includes Françoise Prévost, Gianni Macchia, Michel Bardinet, Monica Strebel, Danika La Loggia.
When was A Woman on Fire released and how long is it?
A Woman on Fire was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman on Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman on Fire was composed by Gino Peguri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Woman on Fire?
A Woman on Fire holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).