Così dolce... così perversa (1969) Directed by Umberto Lenzi
Crime / Mystery / Thriller
aka: So Sweet
Film Synopsis
Jean Renaut is a dynamic industrialist who compensates for his
miserable marriage by pursuing a string of extramarital affairs.
His latest distraction is an enigmatic young blonde who, unbeknown to
him, is in league with his wife, who intends to exact a long overdue
revenge. Once they have killed Jean, Jocelyne inherits his
fortune and the two women can look forward to a happy future.
Cast: Carroll Baker (Nicole Perrier),
Jean-Louis Trintignant (Jean Reynaud), Erika Blanc (Danielle Reynaud),
Horst Frank (Klaus), Helga Liné (Helene Valmont),
Ermelinda De Felice (Hotel proprietor),
Giovanni Di Benedetto (Monsieur Valmont),
Irio Fantini (Party guest), Dario Michaelis (Police commissioner),
Renato Pinciroli (Porter), Gianni Pulone (Press photographer),
Lucio Rama (Party guest),
Paola Scalzi (Helene's friend),
Luigi Sportelli (Party guest),
Beryl Cunningham (Black stripper), Marcello Bonini Olas (Party guest),
Alessandro Tedeschi (Uomo della commissione)
Country: Italy / France / West Germany
Language: Italian
Support: Color
Runtime: 90 min
Aka:So Sweet
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