Divorce Italian Style (1961)
He ordered marriage on the rocks with a twist... Italian Style!
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.
Director: Pietro Germi
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 20, 1961
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni - Ferdinando Cefalù
- Daniela Rocca - Rosalia Cefalù
- Stefania Sandrelli - Angela
- Leopoldo Trieste - Carmelo Patanè
- Odoardo Spadaro - Don Gaetano Cefalù
- Margherita Girelli - Sisina
- Angela Cardile - Agnese Cefalù
- Lando Buzzanca - Rosario Mulè
- Pietro Tordi - Attorney De Marzi
- Ugo Torrente - Don Calogero
Screenplay
- Alfredo Giannetti (Story)
- Alfredo Giannetti (Screenplay)
- Ennio De Concini (Story)
- Ennio De Concini (Screenplay)
- Pietro Germi (Story)
Music: Carlo Rustichelli
Cinematography: Leonida Barboni, Carlo Di Palma
Editing: Roberto Cinquini
Production: Galatea Film, Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
italy, sicily, italy, divorce
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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.
- Who stars in Divorce Italian Style?
- Divorce Italian Style stars Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Leopoldo Trieste, Odoardo Spadaro, Margherita Girelli.
- How long is Divorce Italian Style?
- Divorce Italian Style has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Divorce Italian Style?
- Divorce Italian Style is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Divorce Italian Style produced?
- Divorce Italian Style was produced in Italy.