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The Belt (1989)

Original title: La cintura

1989-04-22 · 1h 33m · IT
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James Russo plays Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome. He meets the beautiful [but damaged] Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent tempestuous affair. He is hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.

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Giuliana GambaDirector

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James RussoJames RussoVittorio De SimoneEleonora BrigliadoriEleonora BrigliadoriBianca RavelliGiuliana CalandraGiuliana CalandraBianca's MotherAnna BonaiutoAnna BonaiutoThe JudgeLidia BroccolinoLidia BroccolinoBianca's FriendKaren MooreKaren MooreRiccardo SalvinoRiccardo SalvinoProf. Achille BiondelliDelia D'AlbertiDelia D'AlbertiClaire HardwickClaire HardwickValentino ZeichenValentino ZeichenFrancesco ScaliFrancesco ScaliAnchormanEmidio La VellaEmidio La VellaThe Doctor

Keywords

Woman directorErotic movie

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Erotic MovieDialogue densityDramaDirector preference856810Actor preference184492 · 496364 · 208739Country preferenceIt

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What is The Belt about?

James Russo plays Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome. He meets the beautiful [but damaged] Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent tempestuous affair. He is hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.

How long is The Belt?

The Belt has a runtime of 93 minutes.