The Belt(1989)
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The Belt Synopsis
Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.
The Belt (1989) is a drama and romance film directed by Giuliana Gamba, released on April 22, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars James Russo, Eleonora Brigliadori, Giuliana Calandra and Anna Bonaiuto. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Giuliana Gamba
- Writers:
- Alberto Moravia, Francesca Archibugi, Francesca Archibugi
- Producers:
- Giovanni Bertolucci, Galliano Juso
- Cinematographer:
- Luigi Verga
- Composer:
- Rosalino Cellamare
- Production:
- Metrofilm, San Francisco Film, Reteitalia
- Status:
- Released
The Belt Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Russo
as Vittorio De Simone
Eleonora Brigliadori
as Bianca Ravelli
Giuliana Calandra
as Bianca's Mother
Anna Bonaiuto
as The Judge
Karen Moore
as Nora
Lidia Broccolino
as Bianca's Friend
Riccardo Salvino
as Prof. Achille Biondelli
Delia D'Alberti
as Biondelli's Wife
Claire Hardwick
as Vittorio's Mistress
Valentino Zeichen
as Self (as Mario Zeichen)
- Paolo Pigozzi
Paolo Pigozzi
Francesco Scali
as Anchorman
Key crew
Directed by Giuliana Gamba, written by Alberto Moravia, Francesca Archibugi and Francesca Archibugi, produced by Giovanni Bertolucci and Galliano Juso.
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The Belt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Belt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Belt online?
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The Belt (1989) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Belt?
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The main cast of The Belt (1989) includes James Russo, Eleonora Brigliadori, Giuliana Calandra, Anna Bonaiuto and Karen Moore. The film was directed by Giuliana Gamba. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Belt released?
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The Belt was released on April 22, 1989 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Belt worth watching?
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The Belt (1989) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.