When Love Is Lust (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, When Love Is Lust is a comedy and drama film directed by Vittorio De Sisti, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A decadent countess, middle-aged but still attractive, forces her young and timid daughter to marry a rich butcher. But the couple’s sexual relation is troubled, because the girl has her fair share of inhibitions. So she abandons her house and seeks refuge at her sister’s place. During her absence, her husband finds consolation in his mother in law’s arms.
Who’s in it. When Love Is Lust stars Agostina Belli as Erminia, Gianni Macchia as Antonio, Françoise Prévost as Giulia Sanfelice and Ewa Aulin as Angela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When Love Is Lust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Love Is Lust page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Love Is Lust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Love Is Lust (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Love Is Lust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Love Is Lust worth watching?
- When Love Is Lust holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Love Is Lust?
- When Love Is Lust stars Agostina Belli, Gianni Macchia, Françoise Prévost, Ewa Aulin and Femi Benussi.
- When was When Love Is Lust released?
- When Love Is Lust was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.