Mid-Century Loves

Feb 18, 1954

1h 12m

★ 4.9

Overview

Anthology of tragic love. A noblewoman falls for a commoner. A doctor keeps quiet about his patients' infidelities. Expectant father is sent to fight in WWI. A 1920s fascist enjoys Rome's nightlife. WWII airman falls for a girl in Naples.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Excelsa Film

Roma Film Produzione

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Cast

Mario

Franco Interlenghi

Elena

Leonora Ruffo

Carmela

Maria Pia Casilio

L'insegnante

Lauro Gazzolo

Antonio Mittica

Albino Cocco

Susanna

Silvana Pampanini

Alberto

Alberto Sordi

Yvonne

Alba Arnova

Carla

Antonella Lualdi

Isabella

Lea Padovani

Gabriele

Andrea Checchi

Carlo Campanini

Three different scenarios, intercut, all using the same words but with very different meanings. A corrupt cop is more interested in the money on the criminals he catches than justice; a young woman discovers she's pregnant, and her boyfriend is unfeeling; and a young man calls a prostitute it's the first time for both, and neither can go through with it. Ultimately, all the stories come together.

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