The Couples (1970)

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Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.

Director: Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Mario Monicelli
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 121 min
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Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Carlo Di Palma
Production: Documento Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Mario Monicelli
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Couples about?
Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.
Who directed The Couples?
The Couples was directed by Alberto Sordi, Vittorio De Sica, Mario Monicelli.
Who stars in The Couples?
The Couples stars Alberto Sordi, Monica Vitti, Enzo Jannacci, Rossana Di Lorenzo, Luigi Bonos, Kalam Shamsuddin.
How long is The Couples?
The Couples has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is The Couples?
The Couples is a Comedy film.
Where was The Couples produced?
The Couples was produced in Italy.