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Story of a Love Affair

Story of a Love Affair

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Story of a Love Affair

1950

1h 38m

6.7(111 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A wealthy, possessive husband's investigation reignites his young wife's past love, leading them to plot against him. As obstacles fall away, their passion faces a new test.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Massimo Girotti

Guido

Massimo Girotti

Acting

Lucia Bosè

Paola Molon Fontana

Lucia Bosè

Production

Gino Rossi

Carloni

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Marika Rowsky

Joy, the model

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Costume & Make-Up

Ferdinando Sarmi

Enrico Fontana

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Rubi D'Alma

Paola's friend

Rubi D'Alma

Acting

Anita Farra

Unknown Role

Anita Farra

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Carlo Gazzabini

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Nardo Rimediotti

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Renato Burrini

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Vittorio Manfrino

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Rosi Mirafiore

Barmaid

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Vittoria Mondello

Matilde

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Franco Fabrizi

Fashion show presentator (uncredited)

Franco Fabrizi

Acting

Gino Cervi

(uncredited)

Gino Cervi

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