The Lovemakers

"A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession"

1961 1h 40m IT

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 42

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession”

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Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo
Amerigo
Claudia Cardinale
Bianca
Pietro Germi
Stefano
Romolo Valli
Dante
Gabriella Pallotta
Carmelinda
Gina Sammarco
Maîtresse
Marcella Valeri
Beppa
Emma Baron
Giovanna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mauro Bolognini
Writers: Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Massimo Franciosa
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mauro Bolognini, shot by Leonida Barboni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jean-Paul Belmondo and Claudia Cardinale and Pietro Germi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056657 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mauro Bolognini directs. Leonida Barboni behind the camera. Piero Piccioni scores. Nino Baragli cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

165 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Mauro Bolognini, shot by Leonida Barboni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean-Paul Belmondo and Claudia Cardinale and Pietro Germi carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession".
8IMDB entry: tt0056657 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.