The Malady of Love

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.

Top Cast

Robin Renucci

As Robert Briand

Isabelle Pasco

As Marte-Blanche

Piera Degli Esposti

As Thérèse

Paolo Rossi

As Laurent Vita

Maurizio Donadoni

As Philippe

Franco Citti

As Cigal

Andrzej Seweryn

As Pedlar

Gianfranco Barra

As Sodomite

Valeria Magli

As Olivia

Serge Spira

As François, guard

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