Nest of Vipers (1978)
The story of an obsessed love...and the three destinies shaped by it.
A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
Director: Tonino Cervi
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: March 3, 1978
Cast
- Ornella Muti - Elena Mazzarini
- Senta Berger - Carla Richter
- Capucine - Amalia Mazzarini
- Christian Borromeo - Renato Richter
- Stefano Patrizi - Mattia Morandi
- Giuliana Calandra - Teacher
- Paolo Bonacelli - Paolo Mazzarini
- Maria Monti - Linda
- Eros Pagni - Commissioner Franchetti
- Mattia Sbragia - Edoardo Mazzarini
Screenplay
- Goffredo Parise (Screenplay)
- Roger Peyrefitte (Novel)
- Tonino Cervi (Screenplay)
- Cesare Frugoni (Screenplay)
Music: Vince Tempera
Cinematography: Armando Nannuzzi
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: Mars Film Produzione
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Box Office: $27,182
Original Language: it
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
venice, italy, fascism, love, incest
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nest of Vipers about?
- A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
- Who directed Nest of Vipers?
- Nest of Vipers was directed by Tonino Cervi.
- Who stars in Nest of Vipers?
- Nest of Vipers stars Ornella Muti, Senta Berger, Capucine, Christian Borromeo, Stefano Patrizi, Giuliana Calandra.
- How long is Nest of Vipers?
- Nest of Vipers has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Nest of Vipers?
- Nest of Vipers is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Nest of Vipers gross?
- Nest of Vipers grossed $27,182 worldwide.
- Where was Nest of Vipers produced?
- Nest of Vipers was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Nest of Vipers?
- The themes of Nest of Vipers include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.