Ossessione

May 24 1949 TV-14 2h 20m
Crime, Drama, Romance

Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.

Plot

Gino, a young and handsome tramp, stops at a small roadside inn run by Giovanna. She is unsatisfied with her older husband Bragana, whom she only married for money. Gino and Giovanna fall in love. But Bragana is inhibiting their passion, and Giovanna refuses to run away with Gino.

Written by

Luchino Visconti, Mario Alicata, Giuseppe De Santis

Directed by

Luchino Visconti

Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane

Languages

Italiano

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
8,656
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA