One of that peculiar breed of Italian movies toplined by American stars on paid holidays, this 18th-century swashbuckler went direct-to-video in America in December 1990. A bawdy TOM JONES Italian-style — adapted from Venetian-born Alberto Ongaro's 1986 novel
La Partita, which won Italy's top literary award, the Campiello Prize — it showcases the estimable Matthew Modine and Jennifer Beals at their community-theater worst. Fortunately, it also demonstrates that Faye Dunaway is an astounding actress and screen presence, even when slumming in tight-bodice couture just this side of kitsch. Impetuous heir Francesco Sacredo (Modine) returns to Venice afte...
Released:
1988
Rated:
R
Length:
103 mins