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Divorce Italian Style (1962)

IT Released

He ordered marriage on the rocks with a twist... Italian Style!

Director: Pietro Germi |Writers: Ennio De Concini, Pietro Germi, Alfredo Giannetti |Stars: Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli
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★ 7.9/10
Rating: ★ 7.9/10 (552 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Duration: 1h 44m
Language: IT
Release Date: Sep 17, 1962
Country: Italy
Director: Pietro Germi

Storyline

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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Movie Details

Original titleDivorzio all'italiana
Release dateSep 17, 1962
StatusReleased
Keywordsitaly, divorce, sicily, italy

FAQ

What is Divorce Italian Style about?

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.

When was Divorce Italian Style released?

Divorce Italian Style was released on Sep 17, 1962 (status: Released).

Who directed Divorce Italian Style?

Pietro Germi directed Divorce Italian Style.

What is the TMDB rating of Divorce Italian Style?

Divorce Italian Style has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 552 votes.