Antonio returns to Sicily glowing with his Roman conquests. Here, where only proof of virility matters, Antonio is a model, and his father bestows upon him a wealthy heiress, Barbara Puglisi, to perpetuate his name. Antonio and Barbara fall in love with each other, but time passes and Barbara, through the indiscretions of servants, realizes that her husband should do more. A year after his wedding, Barbara's family asks for the annulment of the marriage, since he has not yet been consummated. Antonio's father will not recover from this scandal. Antonio confides to his neighbor that he is losing his strength in bed. But a young maid reveals that she is expecting a baby from him.

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Bell' Antonio (1960)

Unrated

Drama/Comedy · 1h 45m · 3/4/1960

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Antonio returns to Sicily glowing with his Roman conquests. Here, where only proof of virility matters, Antonio is a model, and his father bestows upon him a wealthy heiress, Barbara Puglisi, to perpetuate his name. Antonio and Barbara fall in love with each other, but time passes and Barbara, through the indiscretions of servants, realizes that her husband should do more. A year after his wedding, Barbara's family asks for the annulment of the marriage, since he has not yet been consummated. Antonio's father will not recover from this scandal. Antonio confides to his neighbor that he is losing his strength in bed. But a young maid reveals that she is expecting a baby from him.

Status

Released

Language

Italian

Countries

Italy, France

Production Companies

Arco Film, Cino del Duca, Societé Cinématographique Lyre

Budget

$50,000
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Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni

Antonio Magnano
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Claudia Cardinale

Barbara Puglisi
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Pierre Brasseur

Alfio Magnano
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Rina Morelli

Rosaria Magnano
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Tomás Milián

Edoardo
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Fulvia Mammi

Elena Ardizzone
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Patrizia Bini

Santuzza
Crew
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Mauro Bolognini

Director
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Pier Paolo Pasolini

Writer
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Gino Visentini

Writer
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