Il bell'Antonio

"...the frank story of a marital challenge"

Apr 2 1962 Not Rated 1h 45m
Comedy, Drama

Problems arise for Antonio Magnano when he is unable to consummate his marriage to the beautiful Barbara Puglisi and his virility is called into question. Despite the fact that he loves his beautiful wife and they have otherwise been happily married for a year, his problem becomes a source of contention for all concerned.

Plot

Women love handsome Antonio because they think of him as the perfect lover. But he actually has trouble fulfilling this ideal, and Barbara only notices his failures after they are married. When the townfolk learn about his trouble they start laughing at him.

Written by

Pier Paolo Pasolini, Gino Visentini, Vitaliano Brancati

Directed by

Mauro Bolognini

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni, Claudia Cardinale, Pierre Brasseur

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy, France

Production Companies

Societé Cinématographique Lyre, Cino del Duca, Arco Film

Languages

Italiano

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
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Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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