Unexpected

1961 1h 45m IT

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9.5

MASTERPIECE

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8.1

IMDB

★9.5TMDB · 2★8.1IMDB · 77

Drama

Synopsis

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An English teacher seduces a young student in the company of his wife to help him in an ambitious plan with the kidnapping of a newborn baby of a wealthy businessman.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anouk Aimée
Claire Plémian
Tomas Milian
Thomas Plémian
Raymond Pellegrin
Sérizeilles
Jeanne Valérie
Juliette
Philippe Dumat
The driver
Antonella Erspamer
Simone
Jacques Morel
Inspector Chattard
Guy Tréjan
Vice prefetto

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alberto Lattuada
Writers: Claude Brulé, Aldo Buzzi, Noël Calef
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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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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ERA

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Directed by Alberto Lattuada, shot by Roberto Gerardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Anouk Aimée and Tomas Milian and Raymond Pellegrin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0055012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alberto Lattuada directs. Roberto Gerardi behind the camera. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

165 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Alberto Lattuada, shot by Roberto Gerardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Anouk Aimée and Tomas Milian and Raymond Pellegrin carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0055012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.