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The Alcove

5.419851h 28mMovieDramaRomanceThriller

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.

DirectorJoe D'Amato
WriterUgo Moretti

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Cast · Directed by Joe D'Amato

ABAnnie Belle
Annie Belle
Wilma
LGLaura Gemser
Laura Gemser
Zerbal
ACAl Cliver
Al Cliver
Elio De Silveris
NPNello Pazzafini
Nello Pazzafini
The Gardener
RC
Roberto Caruso
Furio
SL
Steven Luotto
Furio (voice) (uncredited)
SS
Susan Spafford
Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)

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