Best-selling author Tyvian Jones has a life of leisure in Venice, Italy, until he has a chance encounter with sultry Frenchwoman Eva Olivier. He falls for her instantly, despite already having wedding plans with Francesca Ferrara. Winning Eva's affection proves elusive; she's more interested in money than in love. But Tyvian remain steadfast in his obsession, going after Eva with a fervor that threatens to destroy his life.

Jeanne Moreau
as Eva Olivier

Stanley Baker
as Tyvian Jones

Giorgio Albertazzi
as Sergio Branco Malloni - a Movie Director (uncredited)

James Villiers
as Alan McCormick - a Screenwriter

Virna Lisi
as Francesca Ferrara

Riccardo Garrone
as Michele - a Player

Lisa Gastoni
as The Red-Headed Russian

Checco Rissone
as Pieri

Enzo Fiermonte
as Enzo

Nona Medici
as Anna Maria
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Stanley Baker ("Tyvian") is a rough man from the Welsh mining school of hard knocks who has written an internationally recognised bestseller. When he finds himself in Venice, not only is he, culturally, a fish out of water but also finds himself the target of a mysterious and manipulative Jeanne Mor...