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The Wings of the Dove

The Wings of the Dove

★ 7.0/10•1981•3h 14m•Drama
Similars

An Italian adaptation of Henry James's 1902 novel of the same name. The series is a dramatic interpretation set in Italy, exploring themes of love, morality, and betrayal, as in the original novel, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe.

Gianluigi Calderone · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime3h 14m
LanguageIT
First Air DateApr 21, 1981

Episodes

E165m

Part One

Kate Croy, a young woman constrained by her impoverished circumstances, is drawn into the affluent world of her controlling Aunt Maud. While navigating the expectations imposed upon her, Kate becomes involved in a secret relationship with journalist Malcolm Densher, defying her aunt's ambitions for her to marry wealth.

Apr 21, 1981

E265m

Part Two

Kate devises a plan to secure her future with Malcolm by manipulating the wealthy but terminally ill Milly Theale. Her growing closeness to Milly deepens her internal conflict as she balances love, ambition, and moral compromise​.

Apr 28, 1981

E365m

Part Three

As Milly's condition worsens, the consequences of Kate's scheme unravel. Malcolm is torn between his loyalty to Milly and his love for Kate, leading to a climactic resolution that questions the price of ambition and the nature of love.

May 5, 1981

Actors

Delia Boccardo

Delia Boccardo

Kate Croy

Laura Betti

Laura Betti

Zia Maud

Paolo Malco

Paolo Malco

Malcom Densher

Laura Morante

Laura Morante

Milly Theale

Margherita Guzzinati

Margherita Guzzinati

Susan Stringham

Bruno Corazzari

Bruno Corazzari

Sir Luke

Fabio Garriba

Fabio Garriba

Lord Mark

Mariella Fenoglio

Carmelina Caputo, la muta

Rita Savagnone

Rita Savagnone

Narratore (Voice)

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