Divorce Italian Style

Divorce Italian Style

Directed by Pietro Germi
19611hr 44min

In the charming streets of Italy, where passion and tradition collide, lies the mischievous tale of Ferdinando Cefalù. Desperate to break free from his unwanted marriage to Rosalia, he concocts a devious plan to win the heart of his beautiful cousin, Angela. But in a country where divorce is forbidden, Ferdinando must resort to extreme measures to achieve his desires.

As the plot thickens, secrets unravel and unexpected twists unfold, revealing the true colors of the characters involved. Ferdinando's elaborate scheme to rid himself of his wife takes a comedic turn when Rosalia proves to be more virtuous than he anticipated. "Divorce Italian Style" is a witty and satirical masterpiece that will have you on the edge of your seat, wondering if Ferdinando will succeed in his outrageous quest for love and freedom. Will he find a way to break free from tradition and societal constraints, or will his plans crumble in the face of unexpected loyalty?

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni

Ferdinando Cefalù

Marcello Mastroianni

Stefania Sandrelli

Leopoldo Trieste

Carmelo Patanè

Leopoldo Trieste

Alba Maiolini

Woman in the Courtroom (uncredited)

Alba Maiolini

Lando Buzzanca

Rosario Mulè

Lando Buzzanca

Renzo Marignano

Communist Party Activist (uncredited)

Renzo Marignano

Daniela Rocca

Rosalia Cefalù

Daniela Rocca

Pietro Tordi

Attorney De Marzi

Pietro Tordi

Angela Cardile

Agnese Cefalù

Angela Cardile

Daniela Igliozzi

Unnamed Role

Daniela Igliozzi

Ugo Torrente

Don Calogero

Ugo Torrente

Margherita Girelli

Odoardo Spadaro

Don Gaetano Cefalù

Odoardo Spadaro

Antonio Acqua

Renato Pinciroli

Unnamed Role

Renato Pinciroli

Bruno Bertocci

Man in the Square (uncredited)

Bruno Bertocci

Saro Arcidiacono

Dr. Talamone (uncredited)

Saro Arcidiacono

Pietro Fumelli

Judge (uncredited)

Pietro Fumelli

Bianca Castagnetta

Donna Matilde Cefalù

Bianca Castagnetta

Giovanni Fassiolo

Don Ciccio Matara

Giovanni Fassiolo

Laura Tomiselli

Aunt Fifidda

Laura Tomiselli

Francesco Nicastro

Unnamed Role

Francesco Nicastro

Edy Nogara

Unnamed Role

Edy Nogara

Ignazio Roberto Daidone

Unnamed Role

Ignazio Roberto Daidone

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