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The Alcove

The Alcove
★ 5.4/10•1985•1h 28m•18•Drama•Romance•Thriller

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.

Joe D'Amato · Director

Ugo Moretti · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageIT
Release DateJan 21, 1985

Actors

Lilli Carati

Lilli Carati

Alessandra

Annie Belle

Annie Belle

Wilma

Laura Gemser

Laura Gemser

Zerbal

Al Cliver

Al Cliver

Elio De Silveris

Nello Pazzafini

Nello Pazzafini

The Gardener

Roberto Caruso

Furio

Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

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