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The Belt (1989)

Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's 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.

  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of James RussoJames RussoVittorio De Simone
  • Photo of Eleonora BrigliadoriEleonora BrigliadoriBianca Ravelli
  • Photo of Giuliana CalandraGiuliana CalandraBianca's Mother
  • Photo of Anna BonaiutoAnna BonaiutoThe Judge
  • Photo of Karen MooreKaren MooreNora
  • Photo of Lidia BroccolinoLidia BroccolinoBianca's Friend
  • Photo of Riccardo SalvinoRiccardo SalvinoProf. Achille Biondelli
  • Photo of Delia D'AlbertiDelia D'AlbertiBiondelli's Wife
  • Photo of Claire HardwickClaire HardwickVittorio's Mistress
  • Photo of Valentino ZeichenValentino ZeichenSelf (as Mario Zeichen)

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