Down the Ancient Staircase () is a 1975 Italian-French drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini.

Plot In Italy, in 1930, Professor Bonaccorsi, renowned psychiatrist, conducts research on madness in the asylum where he works as a doctor in Tuscany. He has three mistresses: Bianca, his assistant; Carla, a colleague's wife; and Francesca, the wife of the asylum's director.

Cast Marcello Mastroianni – Professor Bonaccorsi Françoise Fabian – Anna Bersani Marthe Keller – Bianca Barbara Bouchet – Carla Pierre Blaise – Tonio Maria Teresa Albani Maria Michi Paolo Pacino Silvano Tranquilli – Professor Rospigliosi Charles Fawcett – Doctor Sfameni Enzo Robutti Ferruccio De Ceresa – Fascist Official in train Lucia Bosé – Francesca Adriana Asti – Gianna

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