The Honorable with His Lover under the Bed
The Honorable with His Lover under the Bed

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The Honorable with His Lover under the Bed

1981
Movie
91 min
Italian

An unemployed teacher asks for help from her lover, an MP, and finds out that he is married.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A distinguished politician's carefully constructed public image is threatened when a mysterious lover begins blackmailing him. As the stakes rise, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of deception, forced to confront his hidden desires and the potential ruin of his career. The suspense builds as he attempts to uncover the lover's identity and silence them before their secret is exposed to the world.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Honorable with His Lover under the Bed' garnered mixed reviews, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and strong central performance, but many found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the psychological thriller elements and others finding it melodramatic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an unconvincing conclusion.

  • Hailed by some as a bold exploration of political hypocrisy and hidden desires.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspense and the exploration of moral ambiguity, though some found the pacing uneven and the ending abrupt. Many viewers commented on the strong acting, particularly from the lead.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes.

Fun Fact

The film's initial script was reportedly over 150 pages long, requiring significant cuts to meet the final runtime, which some critics believe contributed to the rushed ending.

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