The Lovemakers

Directed by Mauro Bolognini

Written by Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Mario Pratesi, Massimo Franciosa

The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Amerigo

Claudia Cardinale

Bianca

Pietro Germi

Stefano

Romolo Valli

Dante

Gabriella Pallotta

Carmelinda

Gina Sammarco

Maîtresse

Marcella Valeri

Beppa

Emma Baron

Giovanna

Claudio Biava

Arlecchino

Franco Balducci

Tognaccio

Paola Pitagora

Anna

Paul Frankeur

Ferdinando