Divorce Italian Style

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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.

Tagline

“He ordered marriage on the rocks with a twist... Italian Style!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Crime

Director

Pietro Germi

Original Language

IT

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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