Desideria
1980 · 104 min · ★ 3.1 · Drama
All her life, an overweight girl has been ignored by her rich and attractive mother. But when the ugly duckling becomes a swan, she turns into a world-class tease, exacting her revenge by seducing her mother's boyfriend...
Directed by Gianni Barcelloni · Written by Gianni Barcelloni
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Stefania Sandrelli Viola -
Orso Maria Guerrini Quinto -
Lara Wendel Desideria -
Klaus Löwitsch Tiberi -
Vittorio Mezzogiorno Erostrato -
Lory Del Santo - R Rossana Marra
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Francesca Giordani -
Barbara Valmorin -
Giovanna Mainardi - P Paolo Zambiasi Emilio
- G Gabriella Cristiani
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