The Dark Side of Love

Dec 1, 1984

1h 31m

★ 5.5

Incest is no longer a sin!

Overview

The sexual relationship between a successful woman and her brother, an introvert, hypochondriacal youth, who is also a pornophile.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

National Cinematografica

Globe Films

Dania Film

Filmes International

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Cast

Patrizia Viani

Monica Guerritore

Emilio

Lorenzo Lena

Arrigo, Patrizia's Lover

Saverio Vallone

Michelle, The Model

Gilla Novak

Franco Alessi, Emilio's Teacher

Gianfranco Manfredi

Svevo Samperi

Raffaele Fornaro

Emanuele Fornaro

Andrea Trevisan

Matteo Briga

English Buyer

Francesco Narducci

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