Il marito

1958 1h 22m IT

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 33

Comedy

Synopsis

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Alberto's marriage is a complete failure: his wife Elena is a hard woman influenced by her mother and sister who live with the married couple. Alberto is also experiencing financial problems and hopes for the help of a rich widow who is however interested in his sexual favours. Naturally Elena puts obstacles in his way and everything goes wrong. Alberto decides to change job then and becomes a sweets sales representative. Disillusioned with marital life he also changes his attitude towards women: he tells every woman he meets he is single.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alberto Sordi
Alberto
Aurora Bautista
Elena
Luigi Tosi
Ernesto Finardi
Alberto De Amicis
Aurelio Santini
Carlo Ninchi
monsignore
Marcello Giorda
onorevole Tocci
Delia Luna
Ida
Laly Blanch
madre di Elena

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gianni Puccini
Writers: Rodolfo Sonego, Rodolfo Sonego, Alberto Sordi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, Spain

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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68 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Gianni Puccini, shot by Roberto Gerardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Alberto Sordi and Aurora Bautista and Luigi Tosi carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0050691 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gianni Puccini directs. Roberto Gerardi behind the camera. Carlo Innocenzi scores. Gabriele Varriale cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, Spain. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
268 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.
4Directed by Gianni Puccini, shot by Roberto Gerardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Carlo Innocenzi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gabriele Varriale shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alberto Sordi and Aurora Bautista and Luigi Tosi carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0050691 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.