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Indiscretion of an American Wife

19531h 4mVittorio De Sica

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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?

DramaRomance
AdulteryInfidelityRome, ItalyTrainPolice StationExtramarital AffairAunt Nephew RelationshipNeorealism

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What is Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953) about?

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…

Who stars in Indiscretion of an American Wife?

Indiscretion of an American Wife stars Jennifer Jones (Mary Forbes), Montgomery Clift (Giovanni Doria), Gino Cervi (Police Commissioner), Richard Beymer (Paul), Paolo Stoppa (Traveling Salesman). The film was directed by Vittorio De Sica.

How long is Indiscretion of an American Wife?

Indiscretion of an American Wife has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953.

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