The Myth


1h 20m 1965

Film Details

Also Known As
Il mito, La violenza e l'amore, The Pushover
Release Date
Jun 1965
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Jamir Cinematografica
Distribution Company
Times Film Corp.
Country
Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

VIOLENCE: After spending a dull evening with boorish friends, Marco and Luisa leave the party. On their way home they are assaulted by a group of teenagers. Marco is attacked and restrained while Luisa is raped. They return home and pretend that nothing happened. LOVE: After a formal ball, a group of people dance sensually atop a bridge. One of the guests, Lucia, attempts suicide. In the hospital, she is comforted by the attractive Anna, who is aroused by Lucia's husband, Roberto. Lucia dies; and Roberto, who feels guilty because of his attentions to Anna, calls in vain to Lucia.

Film Details

Also Known As
Il mito, La violenza e l'amore, The Pushover
Release Date
Jun 1965
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Jamir Cinematografica
Distribution Company
Times Film Corp.
Country
Italy

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

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Notes

Released in Italy in 1963 as Il mito. Alternative Italian title: La violenza e l'amore. Original episode titles: "La violenza" and "La solitudine." Also known as The Pushover.