A Drama of Jealousy (and other things)

Directed by Ettore Scola

Written by Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Ettore Scola

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?

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni

Oreste

Monica Vitti

Adelaide

Giancarlo Giannini

Nello

Manuel Zarzo

Ugo

Marisa Merlini

Silvana

Juan Diego

Antonio's Son

Fernando Sánchez Polack

District Head of Communist Party

Hércules Cortés

Ambleto di Meo

Gioia Desideri

Adelaide's friend

Juan Diego

Diego's son

Bruno Scipioni

pizzeria worker

Josefina Serratosa

Antonia