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Il bell'Antonio
“...the frank story of a marital challenge”
7.1 / 10• 1960• 1h 39m•NR• Italian
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Marcello Mastroianni
Antonio Magnano
Lead
Claudia Cardinale
Barbara Puglisi
Pierre Brasseur
Alfio Magnano
Rina Morelli
Rosaria Magnano
Tomas Milian
Edoardo
Fulvia Mammi
Elena Ardizzone
PB
Patrizia Bini
Santuzza
Anna Arena
Signora Puglisi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mauro Bolognini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Il bell'Antonio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
