adultery,infidelity,rome, italy,train,police station,extramarital affair,aunt nephew relationship,neorealism

Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953)

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

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Vittorio De Sica
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    Mary Forbes Jennifer Jones
  • Profile picture of Montgomery Clift
    Giovanni Doria Montgomery Clift
  • Profile picture of Gino Cervi
    Police Commissioner Gino Cervi
  • Profile picture of Richard Beymer
    Paul Richard Beymer
  • Profile picture of Paolo Stoppa
    Traveling Salesman Paolo Stoppa
  • Profile picture of Nando Bruno
    Railway Worker Nando Bruno
  • Profile picture of Enrico Glori
    Police Brigadier Enrico Glori
  • Profile picture of Liliana Gerace
    Pregnant Sicilian Woman Liliana Gerace

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Keywords

  • adultery
  • infidelity
  • rome, italy
  • train
  • police station
  • extramarital affair
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • neorealism