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Based on legendary playwright Tennessee Williams' first fictional story, this drama set in post-WWII Italy follows the amorous adventures of Karen Stone, a middle-aged Broadway star who retreats to the eternal city of Rome in the wake of scathing reviews for her latest play. After she is suddenly widowed, Karen embarks on a torrid affair with the young Count Paolo, a gigolo for a cunning business woman targeting the rich American's pocketbook.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Helen Mirren | Karen Stone |
| Olivier Martinez | Paolo di Lio |
| Anne Bancroft | Contessa |
| Rodrigo Santoro | Young Man |
| Brian Dennehy | Tom Stone |
| Roger Allam | Christopher |
| Victor Alfieri | Lorenzo |