The Belt (La cintura) 34 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 70 years old
Riccardo Salvino He was 45, now 79 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 65 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 63) years old Writing
Galliano Juso as Producer. He was 52 (now 87) years old Production
Giuliana Gamba as Director. She was 35 (now 70) years old Directing
The Belt poster
The Belt (34 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, April 22, 1989
  • Runtime: 93 minutes