Lady Caliph
1970 · 96 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama
La Califfa's husband was killed during the strikes so she takes the side of the strikers. Her conflict with the plant owner Doverdo gradually turns into a love relationship.
Directed by Alberto Bevilacqua · Written by Alberto Bevilacqua
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Romy Schneider La Califfa -
Ugo Tognazzi Annibale Doberdò -
Marina Berti Clementine Doberdò - M Massimo Farinelli Giampiero Doberdò figlio
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Roberto Bisacco Gazza -
Guido Alberti Il monsignore -
Gigi Ballista Il principe industriale -
Massimo Serato L'industriale fallito - E Eva Brun La fille de l'industriel en faillite
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Luigi Casellato Le préfet de Police -
Ernesto Colli Un ouvrier - U Ugo de Carellis
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