
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.


Lorenzo, who's 16 and born to a wealthy family in Parma, tries to make things right toward a showgirl, Aida, whom his older brother has mistreated. In extending kindness and standing up for her, he comes of age. But, is there anything he can do that will alter Aida's situation or her prospects?

Claudia Cardinale
Aida Zepponi

Adriana Asti
Aida Zepponi (voice)

Jacques Perrin
Lorenzo Fainardi
Massimo Turci
Lorenzo Fainardi (voice)

Luciana Angiolillo
Aunt of Lorenzo

Riccardo Garrone
Romolo

Elsa Albani
Lucia

Corrado Pani
Marcello Fainardi

Gian Maria Volonté
Piero Benotti

Romolo Valli
Don Pietro Introna
Girl with a Suitcase is a drama, romance film released in 1961. Directed by Valerio Zurlini, it stars Claudia Cardinale, Adriana Asti, Jacques Perrin. Lorenzo, who's 16 and born to a wealthy family in Parma, tries to make things right toward a showgirl, Aida, whom his older brother has mistreated. In extending kindness and standing up for her, he comes of age. But, is there anything he can do that will alter Aida's situation or her prospects?
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