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The Alcove
DramaRomanceThriller

THE ALCOVE

19851h 28m5.4 TMDb

Directed by Joe D'Amato

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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.

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

Roberto Caruso

Roberto Caruso

Furio

Steven Luotto

Steven Luotto

Furio (voice) (uncredited)

Susan Spafford

Susan Spafford

Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.7
Emotion7.8
Complexity6.7
Humor5.3
Realism7.6
Action5.4
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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