That Malicious Age (1975)

Movie Overview

Title That Malicious Age
Original Title Quella età maliziosa
Release Year 1975
Country Italy
Language Italian
Genre Drama, Romance
Runtime 90 Minutes
Director Silvio Amadio
Writers Silvio Amadio, Piero Regnoli
Music Roberto Pregadio
Cinematography Antonio Maccoppi
Age Rating TV-14

Movie Cast

Actor Character
Gloria Guida Paola
Nino Castelnuovo Napoleone
Anita Sanders Paola's Mother
Mimmo Palmara Waterloo
Andrea Aureli Adolfo
Mario Garriba Spanish Fisherman

Movie Summary & Key Moments

Key Moment Description
Napoleone Takes a New Job Napoleone leaves behind his ordinary life and accepts a position as a gardener at a secluded villa in southern Italy.
Meeting Paola At the villa, Napoleone meets Paola, whose confident and provocative behavior quickly captures his attention.
A Complicated Household Napoleone discovers that Paola's family is far more complicated than he initially expected.
Growing Attraction The relationships within the villa become increasingly complicated as attraction and jealousy begin to influence the characters' decisions.
Secrets and Suspicion As tensions increase, hidden motives and conflicting loyalties make Napoleone's stay at the villa increasingly difficult.
The Situation Turns Dark What begins as an unusual summer experience develops into a dangerous situation involving emotional conflict and serious consequences.
Unexpected Consequences Napoleone is forced to deal with the consequences of becoming involved in the complicated relationships surrounding the villa.

IMDb Rating

IMDb Rating: ⭐ 4.7/10

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Storyline

That Malicious Age follows Napoleone, an artist who becomes tired of his married life and accepts a job as a gardener at a secluded villa in southern Italy.

At the villa, Napoleone meets Paola, the young daughter of the household. Her bold and unpredictable behavior soon draws him into an increasingly complicated relationship. Paola's mother also takes an unusual interest in him, creating a tense and emotionally charged triangle.

As the summer progresses, attraction, jealousy and suspicion begin to complicate the lives of everyone at the villa. What initially appears to be a temporary escape from ordinary life gradually becomes a dangerous situation filled with secrets and conflicting desires.

Napoleone soon realizes that his decision to accept the gardening job has placed him in the middle of a complicated family dynamic. As tensions rise, the relationships around him take an increasingly dark turn, leading to consequences that he never expected.

Facts & Trivia

  • That Malicious Age was released in 1975 under the original Italian title Quella età maliziosa.
  • The film was directed by Italian filmmaker Silvio Amadio.
  • Gloria Guida plays Paola, one of the film's central characters.
  • Nino Castelnuovo plays Napoleone, the gardener who becomes involved with the family at the villa.
  • Anita Sanders plays Paola's mother.
  • The screenplay was credited to Silvio Amadio and Piero Regnoli.
  • The film's music was composed by Roberto Pregadio.
  • Antonio Maccoppi served as cinematographer.
  • The movie was produced in Italy.
  • Minerva Pictures lists the running time as approximately 90 minutes.
  • The film is generally categorized as a blend of drama and romance; Minerva Pictures also categorizes it as an erotic comedy.
  • The story is set around a southern Italian villa, creating an isolated setting for the characters' complicated relationships.
  • The film was released theatrically in Italy in March 1975, with additional releases in other territories later that year.
  • The movie is one of the films associated with Gloria Guida's 1970s career in Italian cinema.

FAQs About That Malicious Age

What is That Malicious Age about?

That Malicious Age follows Napoleone, a gardener who takes a job at a secluded villa in southern Italy and becomes caught up in complicated relationships involving Paola and her mother.

What is the original title of That Malicious Age?

The original Italian title is Quella età maliziosa.

Who stars in That Malicious Age?

The main cast includes Gloria Guida, Nino Castelnuovo and Anita Sanders.

Who directed That Malicious Age?

The film was directed by Silvio Amadio.

When was That Malicious Age released?

The film was released in 1975, with its Italian release beginning in March 1975.

How long is That Malicious Age?

The movie runs for approximately 90 minutes.

What genre is That Malicious Age?

The film is primarily described as a drama and romance, with Minerva Pictures categorizing it as an erotic comedy.

What is the IMDb rating of That Malicious Age?

The film currently has an IMDb rating of approximately 4.7/10. The rating may change over time.

Where does That Malicious Age take place?

The story is set largely around a secluded villa in southern Italy.

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