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Feature film — 1953

Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953)

6.01h 4mDrama — Romance

While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?

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Director: Vittorio De Sica

On screen

Cast & crew

Jennifer Jones as Mary Forbes

Jennifer Jones

Mary Forbes

Montgomery Clift as Giovanni Doria

Montgomery Clift

Giovanni Doria

Gino Cervi as Police Commissioner

Gino Cervi

Police Commissioner

Richard Beymer as Paul

Richard Beymer

Paul

Paolo Stoppa as Traveling Salesman

Paolo Stoppa

Traveling Salesman

Nando Bruno as Railway Worker

Nando Bruno

Railway Worker

Enrico Glori as Police Brigadier

Enrico Glori

Police Brigadier

Liliana Gerace as Pregnant Sicilian Woman

Liliana Gerace

Pregnant Sicilian Woman

Giuseppe Porelli as Gallant Traveler

Giuseppe Porelli

Gallant Traveler

R

Roberto Rai

Brakeman

Maria Pia Casilio as Young Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)

Maria Pia Casilio

Young Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)

Clelia Matania as Mother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)

Clelia Matania

Mother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)

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