Sweet Deceptions (1960): Cast
Sweet Deceptions is a 1960 romantic drama directed by Alberto Lattuada, starring Catherine Spaak as Francesca, Giacomo Furia and Jean Sorel. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Alberto Lattuada
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Les Films Marceau-Cocinor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sweet Deceptions About?
The premise of Sweet Deceptions without spoilers.
Francesca, a seventeen‑year‑old Roman, thinks she has finally found love—though she’s still unsure. She spends a day watching other couples, noting their gestures and wondering if she’s ready to jump. While romance appears, the story centers on her coming‑of‑age journey rather than any illicit relationship.
Sweet Deceptions Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1960s
- italy
- jazz score
- skipping school
- staircase conversation
- dead dog
- milk bottle
- erotic dream
- recounting a dream
- lesbian interest
- girls' school
- teenage crush
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- fashion house
- divorced man
- teenage girl
- debt
- creditor
- gigolo
- princess
- class differences
- convertible car
- reckless driving
- reference to giacomo leopardi
- architect
- fresco painting
- first time sex
- mistaken for lesbian
- sexual confusion
- older man young girl sex
- accused of being a lesbian
- female bully
- drawing of a woman
- romantic girl
- uncaring mother
- jealous wife
- marital fight
- butler
- girls school
- all female class
- classmate classmate relationship
- reference to mother theresa
- female student
- 17 year old girl
- sexual ambiguity
- nervous breakdown
- sexual awakening
- losing virginity
- female virgin
- homophobia
- love letter
Sweet Deceptions Cast & Characters
Catherine Spaak leads the cast as Francesca, with Giacomo Furia as salumiere di Marino and Jean Sorel as Renato. Directed by Alberto Lattuada; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alberto Lattuada
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Catherine Spaak as Francesca - Giacomo Furia as salumiere di Marino
- Jean Sorel as Renato
- Christian Marquand as Enrico
Also Starring in Sweet Deceptions
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- Milly la contessa
- Juanita Faust Maria Grazia
- Patrizia Bini
- Gisella Ardenz
- Ida Masetti
- Donatella Raffai
- Oliviero Dani
- Donatella Esparmer
- Eva Bruni
Sweet Deceptions Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Les adolescentes” and “Dulces engaños”.
- Also known as
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- Les adolescentes
- Dulces engaños
- 스윗 디셉션스
- 甜蜜的欺骗
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Sweet Deceptions FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sweet Deceptions, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sweet Deceptions?
Sweet Deceptions runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Sweet Deceptions released?
Sweet Deceptions was released on October 15, 1960.
Who directed Sweet Deceptions?
Sweet Deceptions was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
More films by Alberto Lattuada Who is in the cast of Sweet Deceptions?
Sweet Deceptions stars Catherine Spaak as Francesca, Giacomo Furia as salumiere di Marino and Jean Sorel as Renato, among 14 credited actors.
Does Sweet Deceptions have a post-credit scene?
No. Sweet Deceptions has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sweet Deceptions in?
The original language of Sweet Deceptions is Italian.
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