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Indiscretion of an American Wife

Indiscretion of an American Wife

1953·Movie·1h 4m

Drama, Romance

6.0 / 10 (61 votes)

This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...

While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?

Directed by
Vittorio De Sica
Original language
Italiano
Released
2 April 1953

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Jennifer Jones

    Jennifer Jones

    Mary Forbes

  • Montgomery Clift

    Montgomery Clift

    Giovanni Doria

  • Gino Cervi

    Gino Cervi

    Police Commissioner

  • Richard Beymer

    Richard Beymer

    Paul

  • Paolo Stoppa

    Paolo Stoppa

    Traveling Salesman

  • Nando Bruno

    Nando Bruno

    Railway Worker

  • Enrico Glori

    Enrico Glori

    Police Brigadier

  • Liliana Gerace

    Liliana Gerace

    Pregnant Sicilian Woman

  • Giuseppe Porelli

    Giuseppe Porelli

    Gallant Traveler

  • RR

    Roberto Rai

    Brakeman

  • Maria Pia Casilio

    Maria Pia Casilio

    Young Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)

  • Clelia Matania

    Clelia Matania

    Mother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)