Madonna's co-star says he was shocked by love scenes

The co-star of Madonna's controversial new movie says filming the love scenes filled him with loathing.

Adriano Giannini says he had to slap Madonna around and make her bark like a dog in Swept Away.

But he says the star was unperturbed by the explicit scenes.

Madonna plays a spoilt rich American in the movie, directed by husband Guy Ritchie.

Giannini told the Sunday Express:

"It didn't come easy for me to slap a woman, especially someone I had grown up listening to. When I first slapped her, she thought it wasn't violent enough and told me to hit her harder.

"On another occasion, I was asked to humiliate her by making her bark like a dog. It got a bit masochistic but she's good. She's very professional.

He added: "She's as tough as a lizard and should be made into a belt, bag and boots."