The Alcove

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The Alcove

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.

Original Title

L'alcova

Release Date

1985-01-21

Year

1985

Duration

1h 28m

Status

Released

Score

5.40

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Cast

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

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Roberto Caruso

Furio

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Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

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Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)