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Availability: Disc Set - This title is part of a multi-film set. Please see PURCHASING OPTIONS below to purchase. AKA: Travolti Da Un Insolito Destino Nell'azzurro Mare D'agosto || Swept Away (By An Unusual Destiny In The Blue Sea Of August) Literally Translated Title: Overwhelmed By An Unusual Destiny In The Blue Sea Of August Director: Lina Wertmuller (Lina Wertmüller) Producer: Romano Cardarelli Released: 1974 [Italy] Genre: Comedy     Sub-Genre: Drama Keywords:  Boat / Ship / Submarine || Communism || Island || Italy / Italian || Love || Sex / Sexuality || Wealth

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Plot:	A rich woman enjoys tormenting the deckhand on her yacht. But when they are stranded on a deserted island, their roles reverse. As she submits to her new role, they are rescued. But can their love survive the harsh realities of civilization?
Overview:	Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean, "Swept Away" is Lina Wertmuller's ("Seven Beauties") controversial film about sex, love, politics, and role reversals. Raffaella, a rich and stunning capitalist, particularly enjoys tormenting Gennarino, a communist deckhand who works on her husband's yacht. Stranded on a deserted island, Gennarino reverses roles and becomes master over Raffaella. She finds herself submitting to her new role, culminating in a dramatic climax when they are rescued and must determine if their love can survive the harsh realities of civilization.
Cast:	Giancarlo Giannini  ||  Mariangela Melato  ||  Riccardo Salvino  ||  Isa Danieli  ||  Aldo Puglisi  ||  Eros Pagni (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Languages:	Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH
Distributor:	Koch Lorber Films  [A USA-Based Distributor]
Rating:	R - "Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian."
Features:	Full Screen Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround