Amore (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Amore is a comedy and romance film directed by Klaus Lemke, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The inconspicuous greengrocer's daughter Maria had to watch as the adored Italian Pietro broke her best friend's heart. Dressed up as a vamp, the vengeful Maria now sets a cunning trap for the attractive Papagallo. Maria is the daughter of a small German fruit and vegetable dealer, Pietro is the son of a large Italian fruit and vegetable dealer. Both live in Munich and both meet every morning at six o'clock in the Grossmarkthalle. Maria looks inconspicuous, while Pietro looks extremely attractive. Maria is hardly interested in men, whereas Pietro is interested in all girls. Maria doesn't care until Pietro first seduces Maria's best friend and then leaves her unhappy. Now Maria starts a campaign of revenge against the light-footed Casanova, in the name of her best friend and in the name of all the girls who have been seduced by Pietro. Maria lures Pietro, who is now madly in love with her, to his native Italy, where Pietro, blinded by love and jealousy, proposes to Maria.
Who’s in it. Amore stars Cleo Kretschmer as Maria, Pietro Giardini as Pietro Calabrese, Peter Kienberger as Vater Neuhauser and Wolfgang Fierek as Franz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Amore has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amore tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amore (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amore worth watching?
- Amore holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amore?
- Amore stars Cleo Kretschmer, Pietro Giardini, Peter Kienberger, Wolfgang Fierek and Brigitte Platzer.
- When was Amore released?
- Amore was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.