Addio Fratello Crudele (1972)
Directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi / Guiseppe Patroni Griffi
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Marriage Drama, Period Film |
Run Time - 102 min. |
Countries - Italy |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
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.
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brother, family, husband, incest, investigation, love, murder, pregnancy, renaissance, sex, sister