Il bell'Antonio

Il bell'Antonio

...the frank story of a marital challenge

1960 · 99 min · ★ 7.1 · 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.

Directed by Mauro Bolognini · Written by Gino Visentini

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Marcello Mastroianni Antonio Magnano
Claudia Cardinale Barbara Puglisi
Pierre Brasseur Alfio Magnano
Rina Morelli Rosaria Magnano
Tomas Milian Edoardo
Fulvia Mammi Elena Ardizzone
Patrizia Bini Santuzza
Anna Arena Signora Puglisi
Jole Fierro
Cesarina Gheraldi
Gina Mattarolo
Alice Sandro

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