A Woman on Fire

A Woman on Fire

How do you tell your husband you have an emptiness only another man can fill?

R 1969 · 92 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama

Clara, the sexually frustrated wife of a businessman goes on vacation with her husband, daughter and best friend. While there, she finally learns that sex can be passionate and wonderful, something she was never able to discover with the help of her husband. Unfortunately, she learns this with a handsome lifeguard, who finally makes her succumb to his psycho-sexual games.

Directed by Fernando Di Leo · Written by Antonio Racioppi

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Françoise Prévost Clara Frisotti
Gianni Macchia Giancarlo
Michel Bardinet Silvio Frisotti
Monica Strebel Marina
Danika La Loggia Aunt Bice
Anna Pagano Monica
Franca Sciutto Maid
Miriam Bergollo Swiss Girl (as Miriam Alex)
María Luisa Sala Funfair attendant

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