A Drama of Jealousy (and other things)
Release date: 1970-01-18
Votes: 210
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Construction worker Oreste and young fiancee Adelaide meet Nello, a cook in a pizzeria. This love triangle often goes to communist rallies, and enjoys the filthy beaches of Ostia. Will the hostile environment pave a way to jealousy?
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