Indiscretion of an American Wife
1953, Italian. Directed by Vittorio De Sica.
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While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Indiscretion of an American Wife is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vittorio De SicaDirector
- Jennifer JonesMary Forbes
- Montgomery CliftGiovanni Doria
- Gino CerviPolice Commissioner
- Richard BeymerPaul
- Paolo StoppaTraveling Salesman
- Nando BrunoRailway Worker
- Enrico GloriPolice Brigadier
- Liliana GeracePregnant Sicilian Woman
- Giuseppe PorelliGallant Traveler
- Roberto RaiBrakeman
- Maria Pia CasilioYoung Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)
- Clelia MataniaMother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1953
- Original title
- Stazione Termini
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Ben Hecht, Cesare Zavattini, Giorgio Prosperi
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Indiscretion of an American Wife: quick answers
Is Indiscretion of an American Wife worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Indiscretion of an American Wife?
Indiscretion of an American Wife runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Does Indiscretion of an American Wife have a post-credits scene?
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Indiscretion of an American Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Indiscretion of an American Wife on?
Indiscretion of an American Wife is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Indiscretion of an American Wife?
If you liked Indiscretion of an American Wife, try Journey to Italy, Senso, Love in the City.
Who directed Indiscretion of an American Wife?
Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953) was directed by Vittorio De Sica and stars Jennifer Jones, Montgomery Clift, Gino Cervi.