The Belt (1989)
Original title: La cintura
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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.
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James RussoVittorio De Simone
Eleonora BrigliadoriBianca Ravelli
Giuliana CalandraBianca's Mother
Anna BonaiutoThe Judge
Lidia BroccolinoBianca's FriendKaren Moore
Riccardo SalvinoProf. Achille Biondelli
Delia D'Alberti
Claire HardwickValentino Zeichen
Francesco ScaliAnchorman
Emidio La VellaThe DoctorKeywords
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What is The Belt about?
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.
How long is The Belt?
The Belt has a runtime of 93 minutes.