A Spiral of Mist

A Spiral of Mist

1977 · 110 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

The lovely Maria Teresa is unhappily married with the impotent lawyer Marcello. Maria Teresa's marriage is contrasted by the passionate Valeria, who is killed during a chase. Is Valeria's husband the murderer? Maria Teresa helps him..

Directed by Eriprando Visconti · Written by Fabio Mauri

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