The Alcove(1985)
L'alcova
The Alcove Synopsis
In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
The Alcove (1985) is a drama, romance and thriller film directed by Joe D'Amato, released on January 21, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Lilli Carati, Annie Belle, Laura Gemser and Al Cliver. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe D'Amato
- Writers:
- Ugo Moretti
- Cinematographer:
- Joe D'Amato
- Composer:
- Manuel De Sica
- Production:
- M.A.D. Film, Filmirage, Golden Hawk Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Alcove Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lilli Carati
as Alessandra
Annie Belle
as Wilma
Laura Gemser
as Zerbal
Al Cliver
as Elio De Silveris
Nello Pazzafini
as The Gardener
- Roberto Caruso
Roberto Caruso
as Furio
- Steven Luotto
Steven Luotto
as Furio (voice) (uncredited)
- Susan Spafford
Susan Spafford
as Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joe D'Amato, written by Ugo Moretti.
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The Alcove Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Alcove – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Alcove?
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The main cast of The Alcove (1985) includes Lilli Carati, Annie Belle, Laura Gemser, Al Cliver and Nello Pazzafini. The film was directed by Joe D'Amato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Alcove released?
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The Alcove was released on January 21, 1985 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Alcove worth watching?
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The Alcove (1985) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.