The Belt

The Belt (1989) is a drama, romance film directed by Giuliana Gamba rated 4.5/10.

Vittorio, an American novelist teaching in Rome, meets the beautiful but damaged Bianca and they rapidly fall into an urgent, tempestuous affair. He's 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.

Cast

James Russo

Vittorio De Simone

Eleonora Brigliadori

Bianca Ravelli

Giuliana Calandra

Bianca's Mother

Anna Bonaiuto

The Judge

Karen Moore

Nora

Lidia Broccolino

Bianca's Friend

Riccardo Salvino

Prof. Achille Biondelli

Delia D'Alberti

Biondelli's Wife

Claire Hardwick

Vittorio's Mistress

Valentino Zeichen

Self (as Mario Zeichen)

Paolo Pigozzi

Francesco Scali

Anchorman