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He ordered marriage on the rocks with a twist... Italian Style! - Divorce Italian Style
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Title: Divorce Italian Style

Release Date: 20 Dec 1961

Runtime: 1h 44m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Galatea Film, Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica

Production Companies: Galatea Film, Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.9 (466 votes)

Cast

  • Ferdinando Cefalù: Marcello Mastroianni
  • Rosalia Cefalù: Daniela Rocca
  • Angela: Stefania Sandrelli
  • Carmelo Patanè: Leopoldo Trieste
  • Don Gaetano Cefalù: Odoardo Spadaro
  • Sisina: Margherita Girelli
  • Agnese Cefalù: Angela Cardile
  • Rosario Mulè: Lando Buzzanca
  • Attorney De Marzi: Pietro Tordi
  • Don Calogero: Ugo Torrente
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