by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Based on the Restoration-era play by John Ford, the Italian 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore (Addio, Fratello Cruelle) stars Charlotte Rampling as the much-put-upon Annabella. Involved in an incestuous relationship with her own brother, Annabella becomes pregnant. This necessitates a quick marriage of convenience to nobleman Soranzo (Fabio Testi). Upon finding out who's responsible for Annabella's plight, Soranzo flies off into a murderous rage. Before you blame the "liberated" 1970s for the racier aspects of 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore, please remember that the source material is 300 years old.
characteristics
- Out For Revenge
- Marriages Of Convenience
- Crumbling Marriages
- Pregnancy
- Pregnant
- Renaissance
- Sister
- Sex
- Murder
- Love
- Husband
- Family
- Incest
- Investigation
- Knocked-up
