Maria's Lovers (1984)

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Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky's first American film is a romantic tale about an American war veteran whose dreams of his childhood sweetheart are countered by a less sunny reality. John Savage stars as Ivan Bibic, who has returned home to a small town in Pennsylvania, having suffered a… More Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky's first American film is a romantic tale about an American war veteran whose dreams of his childhood sweetheart are countered by a less sunny reality. John Savage stars as Ivan Bibic, who has returned home to a small town in Pennsylvania, having suffered a nervous breakdown as a P.O.W. During the war, he would dream about his fiancee back home, Maria Bosic (Nastassja Kinski), imagining their forthcoming perfect marriage. At one point, Ivan is told, "You dreamed about her too long. She lives in your dreams, not in your body." And it's true -- his dreams do not equal his reality. Maria and Ivan marry, but Ivan finds that he cannot make love to the flesh and blood Maria. Knowing she was actively pursued by men in town during the war, Ivan courages her to take lovers. Maria does so, having affairs with another GI, Al Griselli (Vincent Spano), and a passing drifter named Clarence Butts (Keith Carradine). But after spending the night with Clarence, Maria becomes pregnant, and Ivan's love for her is sorely tested. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 43 min.
Directed By: Andrey Konchalovskiy
Genres: Drama, Romance

In Theaters: Oct 3, 1984 Wide
On DVD: Dec 26, 2001

Critic Reviews

Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
A sensitive and subtle film about love, lust and emotional scars, the title is perhaps misleading. The film explores the quandary that two lovers face when sexual inadequacy causes a void in their relationship
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
A solid-looking piece of erotic drama that focuses on what's going on below the surface (and below the belt).

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Cast

            Nastassja Kinski as Maria Bosic

            John Savage as Ivan Bibic

            Robert Mitchum as Ivan's Father

            Keith Carradine as Clarence Butts

            Anita Morris as Mrs. Wymic

            Bud Cort as Harvey

            Karen Young as Rosie

            Tracy Nelson as Joanie

            John Goodman as Frank

            Danton Stone as Joe

            Vincent Spano as Al Griselli

            Vladimir Bibic as Psychiatrist

            Lela Ivey as Anna

            Anna Levine as Kathy

            Larry John Meyers as Foreman

            Bill Smitrovich as Bartender

            Ann Caulfield as Louisa

            Tania Harvey as Sylvia

            Gary Hileman as Harry

            Clayton D. Hill as Man whose Car Was Hit

            Mary Hogan as Babushka

            Albert Kaiser as Truck Driver

            Yelena Koreneva as Vera

            Nardi Novak as Rosie's Mother

            Anton Sipos as Peter

            Norman St. Pierre as Soda Jerk

            Eddie Steinfeld as Mendelson The Photographer

            Joy Todd
            
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