The Battle of the Villa Fiorita

The Battle of the Villa Fiorita

The battle of the children to rescue their mother from her Italian love affair.

1965 · 111 min · ★ 4.4 · Drama

Two British children travel to Italy in an attempt to break up their runaway mother's affair with an Italian concert pianist.

Directed by Delmer Daves · Written by Delmer Daves

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