The Web of Silence - A.I.D.S.

Apr 8, 1994

1h 25m

★ 2.0

Overview

Walter is HIV positive and is leading a promiscuis life in Rome. He does this so that he won’t infect his wife. Walter’s wife is also cheating on him. In a decidedly dull subplot, Walter’s father is a senator who wants to use his son’s illness to promote his own political career by calling for more AIDS research.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Euro International Films

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Cast

Walter

Marco Di Stefano

Patricia

Birte Berg

Vicky

Debora Calì

Diana

Cinzia Berni

Gino the Priest

Guido Ruvolo

Massimo Pittarello

George

Gabriele Villa

Walter's Father

Geoffrey Copleston

Professor Donati

Tony Lo Bianco

Antique store customer (uncredited)

Martin Dansky

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