Completed - ITALIAN, ENGLISH - Drama - 135 minutes
A passionate affair leading to murder, based on M. Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice.
Year of production : 1942 Director(s) : Luchino VISCONTI Cast : Clara CALAMAI, Juan DE LANDA, Massimo GIROTTI, Vittorio DUSE
Giovanna meets Gino, a rough and handsome vagabond. Their passionate affair leads to the murder of Giovanna’s husband. Can a strong and sensual affair survive the guilt? A dark and provocative drama of sexual tension adapted from James M. Cain’s classic novel The Postman Always Rings Twice. After completion and a few screenings in Rome and northern Italy, prompting outraged reactions from Fascist and Church authorities, the film was banned by the Fascist government.
Country(ies) : ITALY
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