Stuck in a dysfunctional marriage, a middle-aged architect has a chance encounter with an alluring student, and begin seeing each other. He wants to be loved; she needs a meaningful relationship; however, could he be her missing father?
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Title: Stay As You Are (1978)
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| Marcello Mastroianni | ... | Giulio Marengo | |
| Nastassja Kinski | ... | Francesca | |
| Francisco Rabal | ... | Lorenzo | |
| Giuliana Calandra | ... | Teresa | |
| Ania Pieroni | ... | Cecilia | |
| Mónica Randall | ... | Luisa Marengo (as Monica Randal) | |
| Barbara De Rossi | ... | Ilaria Marengo | |
| José María Caffarel | ... | Bartolo | |
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Maria Pia Attanasio | ... | Contessa Archi |
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Raimondo Penne | ... | Notaio |
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Claudio Aliotti | ||
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Massimo Bonetti | ... | Allenatore cavalli |
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Mario Cecchi | ... | Il giardiniere |
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Adriana Falco | ... | Segretaria di giulio |
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Rodolfo Bigotti | ... | Second Rider |
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Stuck in a dysfunctional and suffocating marriage, the middle-aged landscape architect, Giulio, has a chance encounter with the fresh and alluring Florentine student, Francesca. The physical attraction between the two strangers is as fascinating as it is irresistible--Giulio feels how it is to be loved and be young again; Francesca yearns for a meaningful relationship, and to experience the safety of true love. As a result, more and more, Giulio feels the insurmountable need to see the young seductress again and again, despite Francesca's connection to an old flare. Could Giulio, indeed, be Francesca's missing father? Written by Nick Riganas
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adultery | unplanned pregnancy | accidental incest | husband wife relationship | may december romance |Taglines:
The story of an impossible love.Parents Guide:
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Francesca: Oh, you don't have to marry me!
Giulio Marengo: You've some sense of humor! A love affair at your age is very beautiful. However, at my age...
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Alberto Lattuada: the homeless man begging for a cigarette while Giulio is trying to make a phone call. See more »Quotes
Giulio Marengo: Do you realize how much older I am than you? I have a wife, a daughter, and there are so many other obstacles.Francesca: Oh, you don't have to marry me!
Giulio Marengo: You've some sense of humor! A love affair at your age is very beautiful. However, at my age...
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14 September 1978 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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I saw this movie a few years ago and have forgotten most of it. However, there was a scene that stuck out and has haunted me ever since. The scene where the girl pees in a cup and makes tricks the man into drinking it. She thinks this is really funny and makes him bite her butt. Yeah, that is one of the oddest sex scenes I have ever seen and it's the only thing I remember about this movie.