The Lovemakers
– The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle...
Release Date:
13 Jun 1961
Language:
Italian
Director:
Mauro Bolognini
Writer:
Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Massimo Franciosa, Mario Pratesi (novel)
Main Actors:
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi, Romolo Valli
Plot:
The original Italian is La Viaccia (the name of the family farm which motivates the plot). The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations.
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