The Alcove (1985)
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In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
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... Zerbal
... Elio De Silveris
... The Gardener
... Furio
... Furio (voice) (uncredited)
... Alexandra (voice) (uncredited)
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