The Lovemakers (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, The Lovemakers is a drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini, running about 100 minutes. “A woman's touch becomes a man's obsession” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.
Who’s in it. The Lovemakers stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Amerigo, Claudia Cardinale as Bianca, Pietro Germi as Stefano and Romolo Valli as Dante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Lovemakers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lovemakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lovemakers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lovemakers (1961)?
- In GB, The Lovemakers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lovemakers worth watching?
- The Lovemakers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lovemakers?
- The Lovemakers stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi, Romolo Valli and Gabriella Pallotta.
- When was The Lovemakers released?
- The Lovemakers was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.