The Belt
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
1989-04-22
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4.5
James Russo
Vittorio De Simone
Eleonora Brigliadori
Bianca Ravelli
Giuliana Calandra
Bianca's Mother
Anna Bonaiuto
The Judge
Karen Moore
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Lidia Broccolino
Bianca's Friend
Riccardo Salvino
Prof. Achille Biondelli
Delia D'Alberti
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Claire Hardwick
Vittorio's Mistress
Valentino Zeichen
Self (as Mario Zeichen)
Paolo Pigozzi
Francesco Scali
Anchorman
Emidio La Vella
The Doctor
Marisa Serafina
Ivano Marescotti
Friend of Bianca's Mother
Francesco Palermo
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