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Passion of Love
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Passion of Love

1981-09-16 · 117 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Romance

In 1860s Italy, Giorgio is a young soldier is sent to a remote post, far from his lover, Clara. Lodged with the colonel, he befriends the colonel and the local doctor. Among the inhabitants are a strange young woman, both unattractive and mad; however, she's got a passion that Giorgio will have to cope with.

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Directors
Ettore Scola
Production companies
Mass Film, Les Films Marceau-Cocinor
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Valeria D'ObiciValeria D'ObiciFosca
Bernard GiraudeauBernard GiraudeauGiorgio Biachetti
Laura AntonelliLaura AntonelliClara
Massimo GirottiMassimo GirottiColonel
Bernard BlierBernard BlierMajor
Jean-Louis TrintignantJean-Louis TrintignantLe médecin major
Gerardo AmatoGerardo AmatoLieutenant Baggi
Sandro GhianiSandro GhianiL’ordonnance de Giorgio
Saverio ValloneSaverio ValloneLieutenant Biondo
Alberto IncrocciCapitane Rivolti
Rosaria SchammariLa servante de Fosca
Alberto OliveroOfficeer on horse (uncredited)
Franco CommitteriClara's Husband (uncredited)

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