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The Wayward Wife (1953)

Gemma, caught between her desires and reality, struggles to navigate her marriage and personal ambitions.

Released Feb. 18, 1953 109 min 18+

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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Production Companies: Electra Compagnia Cinematografica

Country: Italy
Production Country: Italy
Languages: Italian

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13
6.8
/369/
61
/9/
57
/17/
3.5
/316/
109 min
Feb. 18, 1953
Released
NR / 18+