The movie ‘The Appointment’ released in 1969, unravels a tale about a top lawyer, Frederico Fendi, who suspects his wife Carla, might be working secretly as a highest paid prostitute in Rome. This romantic drama film was directed by Sidney Lumet with distinguished actors Omar Sharif, Anouk Aimée and Didi Perego playing vital roles. Let’s explore the filming locations and other captivating facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie ‘The Appointment’ was filmed at three different locations in Italy: Bisentina Island and Bolsena Lake in Lazio, Bolsena in Viterbo, Lazio, and Rome, Lazio. The filming was initiated on Feb 29, 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Omar Sharif | Frederico Fendi |
| Anouk Aimée | Carla |
| Didi Perego | Nani de Marchis |
| Fausto Tozzi | Renzo |
| Paola Barbara | Mother |
| Ennio Balbo | Ugo Perino |
| Daniela Calvino | |
| Angelo Infanti | Antonio |
| Serena Michelotti | Lucia |
| Monica Pardo | Olghina |
| Rodolfo Valadier | |
| Lotte Lenya | Emma Valadier |
| Sandro Dori | The Tailor |
| Cyrus Elias | |
| Isabella Guidotti | Perino’s Secretary |
| Maria Grazia Marescalchi | Madame Delfini |
| Nerina Montagnani | |
| Germana Paolieri | |
| Silvana Bacci | Girl at Fashion Show (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was initially planned as a starring vehicle for Marcello Mastroianni and Kim Novak under the direction of Frank Perry.
- The film received an award nomination.
- The film showcases the actor Omar Sharif as Frederico Fendi, who falls in love with Carla, played by Anouk Aimée, only to later suspect her of leading a secret life as a prostitute.
- This movie is written by Antonio Leonviola and James Salter.
- Music in the movie was composed by John Barry.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bisentina Island, Bolsena Lake, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 42.5817392
- Longitude: 11.9069959
- Place ID: ChIJA4wUrWgoKRMRUvs-qlx9jrs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Isola Bisentina, 01010 Capodimonte, VT, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Bolsena, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 42.6440887
- Longitude: 11.9864769
- Place ID: ChIJtzrBliEsKRMRkjqJjYHe-bQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 01023 Bolsena, VT, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
