The Alcove
Seen it?1985 | 88 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio’s otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio’s return.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$176K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe D'Amato
- Lilli CaratiAlessandra
- Annie BelleWilma
- Laura GemserZerbal
- Al CliverElio De Silveris
- Nello PazzafiniThe Gardener
- Roberto CarusoFurio
- Steven LuottoFurio (voice) (uncredited)
- Susan SpaffordAlexandra (voice) (uncredited)