Divorce Italian Style
1961
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
December 20, 1961
Director
Pietro Germi
Runtime
1h 44m
Cast
Marcello MastroianniDaniela RoccaStefania SandrelliLeopoldo TriesteOdoardo SpadaroMargherita GirelliAngela CardileLando BuzzancaPietro TordiUgo Torrente
Production
Galatea FilmLux FilmVides Cinematografica
Genres
ComedyCrime