Rotten
The stars give the drama a real pro try and the professional standards of delivery are high, even though the character interpretations will not be liked by all.
Variety Staff, Variety
Indiscretion of an American Wife
This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...
1953 · 1h 4m · APPROVED
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Vittorio De Sica
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Indiscretion of an American Wife
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?
Director and cast
- Vittorio De Sica Director
- Jennifer Jones as Mary Forbes
- Montgomery Clift as Giovanni Doria
- Gino Cervi as Police commissioner
- Richard Beymer as Paul (as Dick Beymer)
- Paolo Stoppa as Traveling Salesman
- Nando Bruno as Railway Worker
- Enrico Glori as Police Brigadier
- Liliana Gerace as Pregnant Sicilian Woman
- Giuseppe Porelli Cast
- Roberto Rai Cast
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The boredom is surprisingly unrelieved.
TIME Magazine
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