The Priest's Wife

The Priest's Wife

A Girl in Love Has Enough Problems...

PG 1970 · 103 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Comedy

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.

Directed by Dino Risi · Written by Bernardino Zapponi

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