The Belt (1989)

The Belt (1989)

1989-04-22 Italy 93 Min. PG-13
4.5 2 votes

Overview

Synopsis by theflixtor - 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 is Vittorio De Simone
Vittorio De Simone
Eleonora Brigliadori is Bianca Ravelli
Bianca Ravelli
Giuliana Calandra is Bianca's Mother
Bianca's Mother
Anna Bonaiuto is The Judge
The Judge
Lidia Broccolino is Bianca's Friend
Bianca's Friend
Riccardo Salvino is Prof. Achille Biondelli
Prof. Achille Biondelli
Delia D'Alberti is Biondelli's Wife
Biondelli's Wife
Claire Hardwick is Vittorio's Mistress
Vittorio's Mistress
Valentino Zeichen is Self (as Mario Zeichen)
Self (as Mario Zeichen)
Francesco Scali is Anchorman