Lucia (played by Ewa Aulin) is a protagonist in The Double.
Frank's wife and a diplomat's daughter. Their marriage deteriorates due to Frank's paranoia, impotence, and sexual abuse. She uses birth control, which Frank throws out during a fight, and frequently insults his career failures. She eventually reconciles with Frank after her mother returns to Rome. Giovanni (played by Jean Sorel) is a protagonist in The Double.
Frank's brother who manages the family brick manufacturing factory in Rome. He pressures Frank, who lives off a trust fund, to help save the company from bankruptcy after the workers unionize. Roger (played by Silvano Tranquilli) appears in The Double.
Frank's friend who travels with his wife Marie. They meet Eddie in Morocco. Frank briefly fears Lucia is with Roger when she needs alone time, adding to his paranoia. Giovanni's Brother (played by Giacomo Rossi Stuart) appears in The Double.
Frank's sibling who oversees the family brick factory in Rome. He warns Frank about the risk of bankruptcy due to unionization and demands his participation in trying to save the business. Marie (played by Marilù Tolo) appears in The Double.
Roger's wife. She makes romantic advances toward Frank during the Morocco trip, which he rejects. Lucia notices these passes, adding to the marital tension and Frank's paranoia.
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Characters
Lucia
(played by Ewa Aulin) — protagonist
Frank's wife and a diplomat's daughter. Their marriage deteriorates due to Frank's paranoia, impotence, and sexual abuse. She uses birth control, which Frank throws out during a fight, and frequently...
Giovanni
(played by Jean Sorel) — protagonist
Frank's brother who manages the family brick manufacturing factory in Rome. He pressures Frank, who lives off a trust fund, to help save the company from bankruptcy after the workers unionize.
Roger
(played by Silvano Tranquilli) — supporting
Frank's friend who travels with his wife Marie. They meet Eddie in Morocco. Frank briefly fears Lucia is with Roger when she needs alone time, adding to his paranoia.
Giovanni's Brother
(played by Giacomo Rossi Stuart) — supporting
Frank's sibling who oversees the family brick factory in Rome. He warns Frank about the risk of bankruptcy due to unionization and demands his participation in trying to save the business.
Marie
(played by Marilù Tolo) — supporting
Roger's wife. She makes romantic advances toward Frank during the Morocco trip, which he rejects. Lucia notices these passes, adding to the marital tension and Frank's paranoia.
Key Relationships
Giovanni's Brother → Giovanni
(brother)
Lucia → Marie
(Social Friend)
Lucia → Roger
(Social Friend)
Roger → Marie
(Family Husband & Wife)
Story Analysis
A psychological descent into paranoia, obsession, and fatal consequences driven by fractured relationships.
Plot Progression
Moroccan Detour
Domestic Fracture
Shadows of Murder
Final Reckoning
Directed by Romolo Guerrieri
The Double (1971) · 4.8/10 · drama, mystery, thriller
