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The Belt

45% | Apr 22, 1989 | Drama, Romance

Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.

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Giuliana Gamba
Director
Alberto Moravia
Novel

Cast

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James Russo
Vittorio De Simone
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Eleonora Brigliadori
Bianca Ravelli
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Giuliana Calandra
Bianca's Mother
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Anna Bonaiuto
The Judge

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