The Lovemakers(1961)
La viaccia
A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession
The Lovemakers Synopsis
The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.
The Lovemakers (1961) is a drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini, released on June 13, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi and Romolo Valli. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Mauro Bolognini
- Writers:
- Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Mario Pratesi
- Producers:
- Alfredo Bini
- Cinematographer:
- Leonida Barboni
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Titanus, Arco Film, Galatea Film, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
- Status:
- Released
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The Lovemakers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Amerigo
Claudia Cardinale
as Bianca
Pietro Germi
as Stefano
Romolo Valli
as Dante
Gabriella Pallotta
as Carmelinda
Gina Sammarco
as Maîtresse
Marcella Valeri
as Beppa
Emma Baron
as Giovanna
Claudio Biava
as Arlecchino
Franco Balducci
as Tognaccio
Paola Pitagora
as Anna
Paul Frankeur
as Ferdinando
Key crew
Directed by Mauro Bolognini, written by Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile and Mario Pratesi, produced by Alfredo Bini.
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The Lovemakers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Lovemakers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lovemakers online?
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The Lovemakers (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lovemakers?
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The main cast of The Lovemakers (1961) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi, Romolo Valli and Gabriella Pallotta. The film was directed by Mauro Bolognini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lovemakers released?
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The Lovemakers was released on June 13, 1961 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Lovemakers worth watching?
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The Lovemakers (1961) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lovemakers?
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