Lady Caliph (1970)
La Califfa's husband was killed during the strikes so she takes the side of the strikers. Her conflict with the plant owner Doverdo gradually turns into a love relationship.
Top billed cast
Romy SchneiderLa Califfa
Ugo TognazziAnnibale Doberdò
Marina BertiClementine Doberdò
Massimo FarinelliGiampiero Doberdò figlio
Roberto BisaccoGazza
Guido AlbertiIl monsignore
Gigi BallistaIl principe industriale
Massimo SeratoL'industriale fallito- Eva BrunLa fille de l'industriel en faillite
Luigi CasellatoLe préfet de Police
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