The Wings of the Dove

Name: The Wings of the Dove
Genre: Drama
Released: 1981-04-21
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Delia Boccardo, Laura Betti, Paolo Malco, Laura Morante, Margherita Guzzinati

7.0(1 votes)

1 Season

3 Episodes

April 21, 1981

Drama

Overview

An Italian adaptation of Henry James's 1902 novel of the same name. The series is a dramatic interpretation set in Italy, exploring themes of love, morality, and betrayal, as in the original novel, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe.

Status

Ended

Created By

Gianluigi Calderone

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

April 21, 1981

Episodes

Episode 1

Part One

April 21, 198165m

Kate Croy, a young woman constrained by her impoverished circumstances, is drawn into the affluent world of her controlling Aunt Maud. While navigating the expectations imposed upon her, Kate becomes involved in a secret relationship with journalist Malcolm Densher, defying her aunt's ambitions for her to marry wealth.

Episode 2

Part Two

April 28, 198165m

Kate devises a plan to secure her future with Malcolm by manipulating the wealthy but terminally ill Milly Theale. Her growing closeness to Milly deepens her internal conflict as she balances love, ambition, and moral compromise.

Episode 3

Part Three

May 5, 198165m

As Milly's condition worsens, the consequences of Kate's scheme unravel. Malcolm is torn between his loyalty to Milly and his love for Kate, leading to a climactic resolution that questions the price of ambition and the nature of love.