Released:
1985-09-06

Overview:
In a straightforward yet unexceptional rendering of the life and loves of Alberto (Ben Gazzara), a writer/director approaching the hill though not yet over it, director Alberto Bevilacqua has used his own experiences to fashion a conventional tale about a search for the "perfect woman." His mettlesome neighbor Luisa (Lina Sastri) just will not leave him alone; she was the reason why he ended his marriage to Maura (Claudia Cardinale), but Alberto considers their affair dead and buried. Recently, an anonymous "dream woman" has been calling him for some seductive phone exchanges. As he searches out the identity of the mystery caller he is also distracted by Luisa who starts to insinuate herself back into his affections. Sooner or later, Alberto will just have to decide how to handle his love life, which in the end may only be mesmerizing to himself alone.

Director:
Alberto Bevilacqua

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Ben Gazzara
  as
  Alberto
• 
  Lina Sastri
  as
  Luisa
• 
  Orazio Orlando
  as
  Ulisse
• 
  Elisabetta Quaresima
  as
  Donata
• 
  Flavio Bucci
  as
  Astolfo