In this Italian drama, Wilma, an aging dance
hall girl, befriends La Cicada, a feisty, free-spirited woman
who refuses to have sex for money.
Together, they go traveling and on the rode take up with the
handsome Hannibal, who dreams of opening up his own truck
stop/gas station.
The two women end up helping him achieve his dream.
The place becomes a nightspot which they name La Cicada and
turn into a big success.
During this time, Wilma marries Hannibal, but Wilma begins
worrying that her husband would rather have the young, sexy
Cicada.
The younger woman proves that he does not want her.
When her lovely 18-year-old daughter comes to call, Wilma
really gets worried because like her mother, the daughter
has also become a whore.
Cast:
Michael Coby, Barbara de Rossi, Anthony Franciosa, Riccardo
Garrone, Clio Goldsmith, Virna Lisi, Mario Maranzana, Renato
Salvatori, Corrado Olmi
Director:
Alberto Lattuada |
