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Necessary Love

9.219911h 30mMovie

In the 19th century Europe, an aging scheming couple decides to manipulate and seduce a couple of young newlyweds in love, just for the fun of it.

DirectorFabio Carpi

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Cast · Directed by Fabio Carpi

MBMarie-Christine Barrault
Marie-Christine Barrault
BKBen Kingsley
Ben Kingsley

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