3 Movies Starring Marisa Pavan

The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo

Basic Info:

Languages:

English, Italian

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

117 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (2438 Reviews)

Director:

Daniel Mann

Cast:

Writer:

Tennessee Williams (screenplay)

Hal Kanter (adaptation)

Tennessee Williams (play)

Fullplot:

An Italian-American neighborhood in Louisiana is disturbed when truck driver Rosario Delle Rose is killed by police while smuggling. His buxom widow Serafina miscarries, then over a period of years draws more and more into herself, trying to force her lovely teenaged daughter Rosa to do likewise. On one eventful day, Rose finally breaks away; Serafina learns of Rosario's affair with another woman; and a new carefree, handsome Italian truck driver enters her life...

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1956-05-08

Languages:

English, Italian, German

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

153 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (2327 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaWar

Cast:

Writer:

Nunnally Johnson (screenplay)

Sloan Wilson (novel)

Fullplot:

Tom Rath lives in Connecticut and commutes to work every day in Manhattan. He's happily married and has a loving wife and three children. Money is a bit tight and when the opportunity arises, he applies for a public relations job with a major television network. During his long commute to work everyday, Tom reminisces about the war. Although 10 years have gone by, he is still haunted by the violence and the men he killed. He also thinks of Maria, an Italian girl with whom he had an affair while stationed in Rome. At his new job, the head of the network Ralph Hopkins takes an immediate liking to him. Tom soon realizes that he will have to choose between becoming a wholly dedicated company man or maintaining a healthy work-life balance. When he learns that Maria gave birth to his son after he left Italy, he decides to let his wife know and ensure that the boy is cared for.

Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1959-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

139 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.2 (1852 Reviews)

Director:

King Vidor

Cast:

Writer:

Crane Wilbur (story)

Anthony Veiller (screenplay)

Paul Dudley (screenplay)

George Bruce (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Shortly before his death in ancient Israel King David has a vision from God telling him that his younger son Solomon should succeed him as king. His other son Adonijah is unhappy and vows to attain the throne. Meanwhile the Egyptian Pharoah agrees to cede a Red Sea port to the Queen of Sheba is she can find a way to destroy Solomon, whose wisdom and benevolent rule is seen as a threat to more tyrannical monarchs in the region. Sheba, Pharoah, Adonijah, the leaders of the Twelve Tribes and his own God make life difficult for Solomon who is tempted by Sheba to stray.

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