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was awarded David di Donatello for

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, while

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won the

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for best score.

Plot summary

Clio plays a fun-loving girl who likes men. She leaves her home town and meets up with Wilma, a once-famous singer. After Wilma bombs out at a local joint they hook up together and become prostitutes. Enter Tony who falls for Wilma and opens a gas/food/ lodging establishment after they marry. Tony slowly gets fed up with Wilma, especially after her beautiful daughter arrives. An erotic yet tragic film.

Cast

: Wilma Malinverni *

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: Annibale Mereghetti aka Ulisses *

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: Carburo *

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: Cicala *

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: Saveria * Aristide Caporale: Bretella * Riccardo Garrone: Ermete

References

External links

* 1980 films 1980s erotic drama films 1980s Italian-language films Films directed by Alberto Lattuada Italian erotic drama films 1980 drama films 1980s Italian films {{1980s-Italy-film-stub