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The Alcove
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Wikipedia article
'The Alcove' (Italian: 'L'alcova'; also known as 'Lust'), is a 1985 Italian erotic film directed by Joe D'Amato.
The film contains brief hardcore sex footage on a vintage film reel that the film's characters watch. Otherwise, it is a softcore film.[http://www.dantenet.com/er/ERchives/reviews/a_reviews/the-alcove.html The Alcove.]
Plot
It is the year 1936, Italy is in a state of euphoria because of its new African empire. A war veteran returns home from the Second Abyssinian War bringing back a black woman. This situation breaks the monotony and unravels the secret turbulent life of his family.
Cast
* Lilli Carati as Alessandra
* Annie Belle as Velma
* Laura Gemser as Zerbal
* Al Cliver as Elio
* Roberto Caruso as Furio
* Nello Pazzafini as The Gardener
Release
The film grossed 335,890,000 L.(US$175,950 - ) on its release.
See also
* List of Italian films of 1985
Notes
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