The Girl from Trieste (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, The Girl from Trieste is a thriller and drama film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle-aged artist (Ben Gazarra) sketching on the beach witnesses a young woman (Ornella Muti) being rescued from drowning. He loans her a blanket. Later she returns the blanket and they have sex several times, but she always leaves right afterward, leaving the man to wonder who she is and where she goes. Things become more complicated as he begins to fall in love with her, and after his regular girlfriend (Mimsy Farmer), with whom he has a curiously open relationship, returns. He eventually begins to realize his mysterious new lover may be very much insane.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Trieste stars Ben Gazzara as Dino Romani, Ornella Muti as Nicole, Mimsy Farmer as Valeria and Jean-Claude Brialy as Professor Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl from Trieste has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl from Trieste page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Trieste tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Trieste (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl from Trieste change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl from Trieste worth watching?
- The Girl from Trieste holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl from Trieste?
- The Girl from Trieste stars Ben Gazzara, Ornella Muti, Mimsy Farmer, Jean-Claude Brialy and Andréa Ferréol.
- When was The Girl from Trieste released?
- The Girl from Trieste was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.