Vague Stars of Ursa... (1965)
Directed by Luchino Visconti

Drama / Mystery / War
aka: Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa

Film Synopsis

Sandra returns with her husband Andrew to her home village, where she is reunited with her brother Gianni.  The latter's obvious love for his sister has caused tongues to wag in the village.  Sandra has returned to take revenge, convinced that her mother was responsible for the death of her father.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Luchino Visconti
  • Script: Suso Cecchi D'Amico (story), Enrico Medioli (story), Luchino Visconti (story)
  • Cinematographer: Armando Nannuzzi
  • Cast: Claudia Cardinale (Sandra Dawson), Michael Craig (Andrew Dawson), Jean Sorel (Gianni Wald-Luzzati), Marie Bell (Mrs. Gilardini), Renzo Ricci (Antonio Gilardini), Fred Williams (Pietro Formari), Amalia Troiani (Fosca - Maid), Glenn Saxson (Party Guest), Vittorio Manfrino, Renato Moretti, Paola Piscini, Isacco Politi, Giovanni Rovini, Ferdinando Scarfiotti
  • Country: Italy
  • Language: Italian / Hebrew / French / English
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 105 min
  • Aka: Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa ; Sandra ; Sandra of a Thousand Delights

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