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The Lover in the Attic: A True Story (2018): Cast

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The Lover in the Attic: A True Story is a 2018 historical drama directed by Melora Walters, starring Molly Burnett as Dolly Oesterreich, Kevin Fonteyne and David Fierro. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Lover in the Attic: A True Story (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Melora Walters
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lover in the Attic: A True Story About?

The premise of The Lover in the Attic: A True Story without spoilers.

This is the unsettling true story of Dolly, a woman whose dangerous charm led to a tragic sequence of events. In the 1930s, Dolly began a passionate affair with Otto, her repairman, while already married to the prosperous Fred. As their relationship deepened, a web of deceit and ultimately murder unfolded, with Otto hidden away in the attic, creating a shocking and scandalous situation that captivated the nation.

The Lover in the Attic: A True Story Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
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  • loveless marriage
  • 1920s
  • unhappy marriage
  • cheating wife
  • seductive woman
  • sexually dissatisfied wife
  • sewing machine
  • marital crisis
  • female full rear nudity
  • mature woman younger man sex
  • evil woman
+6 more
  • femme fatale
  • horny wife
  • male sex slave
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • fat husband
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Cast & crew

The Lover in the Attic: A True Story Cast & Characters

Molly Burnett leads the cast as Dolly Oesterreich, with Kevin Fonteyne as Otto Sanhuber and David Fierro as Fred Oesterreich. Directed by Melora Walters; 6 actors are credited in all.

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The Lover in the Attic: A True Story Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Dolly & Otto” and “El amante del desván”.

Also known as
  • Dolly & Otto
  • El amante del desván
  • Tavan Arasındaki Sevgili
  • L'amant secret
  • 阁楼里的情人
  • Любовник на чердаке

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The Lover in the Attic: A True Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lover in the Attic: A True Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lover in the Attic: A True Story?

The Lover in the Attic: A True Story runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Lover in the Attic: A True Story released?

The Lover in the Attic: A True Story was released on October 21, 2018.

Who directed The Lover in the Attic: A True Story?

The Lover in the Attic: A True Story was directed by Melora Walters.

More films by Melora Walters

Who is in the cast of The Lover in the Attic: A True Story?

The Lover in the Attic: A True Story stars Molly Burnett as Dolly Oesterreich, Kevin Fonteyne as Otto Sanhuber and David Fierro as Fred Oesterreich, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Lover in the Attic: A True Story have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lover in the Attic: A True Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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