Closer and Closer Apart

Adultery tears apart a long-standing friendship. Based on the opera La Cavalleria Rusticana.

Cast

Steve Bastoni

as Sam

George Kapiniaris

as Enzo Vozza

George Harlem

as Alfio

Marie-Louise Walker

as Lola

Linda Hartley

as Angie

Kate Jason

as Mrs. Macca

Dino Nicolosi

as Carmelo Serini

Bettina Spikakovsky

as Vittoria Serini

Yvette Bentata

as Connie

Vince D'Amico

as Mr. Giblisco

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