The Belt (La cintura) 35 years old
James Russo plays Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome. He meets the beautiful [but damaged] Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent tempestuous affair. He is 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.
Credits
The Belt Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| James Russo He was 35, now 71 years old | |
| Riccardo Salvino He was 45, now 80 years old | |
| Giuliana Calandra She was 53, 82 years old when she died | |
| Anna Bonaiuto She was 39, now 74 years old | |
| Eleonora Brigliadori She was 29, now 64 years old | |
| Ivano Marescotti He was 43, now 78 years old | |
| Lidia Broccolino She was 30, now 66 years old | |
| Delia D'Alberti |
The Belt Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Giovanni Bertolucci as Producer. | Production |
| Alberto Moravia as Novel. He was 81 (82) years old when He died | Writing |
| Piero De Bernardi as Writer. He was 63 (83) years old when He died | Writing |
| Francesca Archibugi as Writer. She was 28 (now 64) years old | Writing |
| Galliano Juso as Producer. He was 52 (now 87) years old | Production |
| Giuliana Gamba as Director. She was 35 (now 71) years old | Directing |
The Belt (35 years)
- Release day: Saturday, April 22, 1989
- Runtime: 93 minutes