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The Alcove

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In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1985-01-21

Runtime: 88 mins

Director: Joe D'Amato

Writer: Ugo Moretti

Spoken language: Italiano

Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Original title: The Alcove

Production Companies: M.A.D. Film, Filmirage, Golden Hawk Entertainment

Production Countries: Italy

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