''The Belt'' () is a 1989

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directed by Giuliana Gamba. It is based on the drama play with the same name by

Alberto Moravia Alberto Pincherle (; 28 November 1907 – 26 September 1990), known by his pseudonym Alberto Moravia ( , ), was an Italian novelist and journalist. His novels explored matters of modern sexuality, social alienation and existentialism. Moravia i ...

Cast

* Eleonora Brigliadori: Bianca Ravelli *

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: Vittorio Di Simone *

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: Bianca's Mother * Riccardo Salvino: Prof. Achille Biondelli *

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: The Judge * Lidia Broccolino: Bianca's Friend * Ivano Marescotti: Friend of Bianca's Mother

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* 1989 films Italian erotic drama films BDSM in films 1980s erotic drama films Films based on works by Alberto Moravia 1989 crime drama films Films scored by Nicola Piovani 1980s Italian-language films 1980s Italian films {{erotic-film-stub