Woman of Wonders (1985)

Plot Summary

In a straightforward yet unexceptional rendering of the life and loves of Alberto (Ben Gazzara), a writer/director approaching the hill though not yet over it, director Alberto Bevilacqua has used his own experiences to fashion a conventional tale about a search for the "perfect woman." His mettlesome neighbor Luisa (Lina Sastri) just will not leave him alone; she was the reason why he ended his marriage to Maura (Claudia Cardinale), but Alberto considers their affair dead and buried. Recently, an anonymous "dream woman" has been calling him for some seductive phone exchanges. As he searches out the identity of the mystery caller he is also distracted by Luisa who starts to insinuate herself back into his affections. Sooner or later, Alberto will just have to decide how to handle his love life, which in the end may only be mesmerizing to himself alone.

Full Cast & Characters

Ben Gazzara

Alberto

Lina Sastri

Luisa

Orazio Orlando

Ulisse

Elisabetta Quaresima

Donata

Flavio Bucci

Astolfo

Claude Cardinale

Maura

Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Gianni

Angela Goodwin

Magician Terenzi

Manuela Gatti

Carlo Monni

Maronti

Giovanna Galletti

madre di Alberto anziana

Guido Mannari

Director & Crew

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