Divorce Italian Style

Comedy • Crime • 1961 • 1h 44m

Divorce Italian Style movie poster
RATING3.9
RUNTIME1h 44m
LANGUAGEIT
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.

🎥 Production Details
Tagline
He ordered marriage on the rocks with a twist... Italian Style!
Release Status
Released
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Director
Pietro Germi
Original Language
IT
🎭 Cast
Marcello MastroianniMarcello MastroianniFerdinando Cefalù
Daniela RoccaDaniela RoccaRosalia Cefalù
Stefania SandrelliStefania SandrelliAngela
Leopoldo TriesteLeopoldo TriesteCarmelo Patanè
Odoardo SpadaroOdoardo SpadaroDon Gaetano Cefalù
M
Margherita GirelliSisina
A
Angela CardileAgnese Cefalù
Lando BuzzancaLando BuzzancaRosario Mulè
Pietro TordiPietro TordiAttorney De Marzi
U
Ugo TorrenteDon Calogero
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Divorce Italian Style about?
Ferdinando Cefalù is desperate to marry his cousin, Angela, but he is married to Rosalia and divorce is illegal in Italy. To get around the law, he tries to trick his wife into having an affair so he can catch her and murder her, as he knows he would be given a light sentence for killing an adulterous woman. He persuades a painter to lure his wife into an affair, but Rosalia proves to be more faithful than he expected.
Who directed Divorce Italian Style?
Divorce Italian Style was directed by Pietro Germi.
When was Divorce Italian Style released?
Divorce Italian Style was released on December 20, 1961.
How long is Divorce Italian Style?
Divorce Italian Style has a runtime of 1h 44m.
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