The Magnificent Cuckold

The Magnificent Cuckold

1964 · 119 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Romance

Andrea Artusi is a successful businessman with a beautiful wife, Maria, and a happy marriage - until he has an affair. After his own cheating, he starts to become obsessed with his wife's fidelity. Since she is one of the most desired women in town, he worries that it would be very easy for her to cheat on him. Now every time a man looks at his wife, Andrea goes crazy. Meanwhile, Maria finds out about her husband's affair and decides to plan her revenge.

Directed by Antonio Pietrangeli · Written by Ruggero Maccari

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Ugo Tognazzi Andrea Artusi
Claudia Cardinale Maria Grazia
Bernard Blier Mariotti
Michèle Girardon Cristiana
Paul Guers Gabriele
Philippe Nicaud il medico
Gian Maria Volonté Assessore
Susy Andersen Wanda Mariotti
José Luis de Vilallonga Presidente
Salvo Randone Belisario
Ester Carloni Palmira
Elvira Tonelli The elder Maid at the Artusis

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