The Belt
Director: Giuliana Gamba
Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's hesitant over their relationship since she seems to thrive on conflict and is constantly baiting him into physical altercation. Bianca gives Vittorio an exquisite leather belt as a gift; he knows immediately that she wants him to whip her with it. Driven by his craving for her, Vittorio complies to Bianca's desire. Their relationship escalates into a dark realm of S&M which becomes more and more self-destructive.
Cast
James Russo
Vittorio De Simone
Eleonora Brigliadori
Bianca Ravelli
Giuliana Calandra
Bianca's Mother
Anna Bonaiuto
The Judge
Karen Moore
Nora
Lidia Broccolino
Bianca's Friend
Riccardo Salvino
Prof. Achille Biondelli
Delia D'Alberti
Biondelli's Wife
Claire Hardwick
Vittorio's Mistress
Valentino Zeichen
Self (as Mario Zeichen)
Paolo Pigozzi
Francesco Scali
Anchorman
In brief
The Belt (1989) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 4.5/10 from 4 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 33min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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Where can I watch The Belt online?
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How long is The Belt?
The Belt runs 93 minutes (1h 33min).
What rating does The Belt have?
The Belt has an average rating of 4.5/10 based on 4 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Belt from?
The Belt was released in 1989.
