A Girl Called Jules

A Girl Called Jules

1970 · 106 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

After his Western triumphs, Valerii stepped out of the shadow of Sergio Leone with this distinctly Bergmanesque sexual melodrama.Dionisio is perfect in the title role and this remains her best film, Valerii turns up along the way too. Just when the film hits a period of auto pilot John Steiner turns up in the final reel for a climax that is quite unforgettable. A bit difficult to trace but well worth the effort.

Directed by Tonino Valerii · Written by Mauro Di Nardo

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Silvia Dionisio Julien
Gianni Macchia Franco
John Steiner Luciano
Esmeralda Ruspoli Laura, mère de Julien
Maurizio Degli Esposti Lorenzo
Livio Barbo Amerigo
Roberto Chevalier Camillo
Riccardo Garrone Carvalli
Anna Moffo Lia
Ivano Staccioli Professore di filosofia
Umberto Raho Confessore
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