
Story of a Love Affair(1950)
A wealthy, possessive husband's investigation reignites his young wife's past love, leading them to plot against him. As obstacles fall away, their passion faces a new test.


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Six vignettes explore love and desire in Rome, from prostitution and heartache to unwed motherhood and the male gaze.
Rita Josa
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Rosanna Carta
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Enrico Pelliccia
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Donatella Marrosu
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Paolo Pacetti
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Nella Bertuccioni
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Lilia Nardi
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Lena Rossi
(segment "Tentato suicidio")
Maria Nobili
(segment "Tentato suicidio")

Antonio Cifariello
Giornalista (segment "Agenzia matrimoniale")
Love in the City is a drama, romance film released in 1953. Directed by Carlo Lizzani, it stars Rita Josa, Rosanna Carta, Enrico Pelliccia. Six vignettes explore love and desire in Rome, from prostitution and heartache to unwed motherhood and the male gaze.
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