The Malady of Love
Physician Robert Briand (Robin Renucci) runs a leper colony in the 15th century that takes in new residents who suffer from the ravages of syphilis. When the beautiful Marie-Blanche (Isabelle Pasco) is brought to the grim, prison-like facility, Robert finds she displays no apparent signs of disease. He risks everything when he falls in love with the woman and makes plans to run away with her. Erland Josephson plays Robert's father, with Piera Degli Esposti as Robert's faithful assistant Terese.
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The Malady of Love
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 3, 1986
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
60%
Original Title
La coda del diavolo
Production Companies
France 3 Cinéma, Séléna Audiovisuel, RAI, Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico
Director
Giorgio Treves
Description
Physician Robert Briand (Robin Renucci) runs a leper colony in the 15th century that takes in new residents who suffer from the ravages of syphilis. When the beautiful Marie-Blanche (Isabelle Pasco) is brought to the grim, prison-like facility, Robert finds she displays no apparent signs of disease. He risks everything when he falls in love with the woman and makes plans to run away with her. Erland Josephson plays Robert's father, with Piera Degli Esposti as Robert's faithful assistant Terese.
Cast
Crew
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