Duck in Orange Sauce

1975 1h 45m IT

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6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 56

Comedy

Synopsis

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When his wife wants a divorce -- in preference of a romantic Frenchman -- husband Livio seemingly accepts. But when he sets up a last weekend together with his secretary and his wife's lover, the trip turns out to be part of an elaborate plan to win his wife back.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Monica Vitti
Lisa
Ugo Tognazzi
Livio
Barbara Bouchet
Patty
John Richardson
John
Sabina De Guida
Cecilia
Antonio Allocca
Carmine
Angelo Boscariol
uomo in motocicletta
Tom Felleghy
Un conoscente di Livio

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luciano Salce
Writers: Bernardino Zapponi
Languages: French
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luciano Salce, shot by Franco Di Giacomo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Armando Trovajoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Monica Vitti and Ugo Tognazzi and Barbara Bouchet carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0072644 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Luciano Salce directs. Franco Di Giacomo behind the camera. Armando Trovajoli scores. Antonio Siciliano cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

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151 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Luciano Salce, shot by Franco Di Giacomo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Armando Trovajoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Monica Vitti and Ugo Tognazzi and Barbara Bouchet carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0072644 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 56 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.