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Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953)

Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953)

Drama Romance

This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...

Release Date: 1953, April 2
Directors: Vittorio De Sica
Countries: Italy
Production: Produzioni De Sica
Cast: Jennifer Jones, Paolo Stoppa, Clelia Matania, Aristide Catoni, Enrico Glori, Richard Beymer, Liliana Gerace, Nando Bruno, Memmo Carotenuto, Montgomery Clift, Leslie Daniels, Maria Pia Casilio

Overview:

While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?

Keywords:

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