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Il bell'Antonio

Released Apr 2, 1962 1h 41m Drama List
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In the lush city of Catania, Sicily, Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) is regarded as the ultimate lover of women, a title he holds dear. Yet not long after marrying the beautiful Barbara (Claudia Cardinale), Antonio's new obligations begin to weigh on him, and soon he is faltering in the bedroom. In short order, his impotence is the talk of the town, and Antonio is a laughingstock. As he tries to repair the damage to his marriage, Barbara considers her options for leaving.

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Vernon Young Film Quarterly Il Bell'Antonio is lyrical, savage, and astute. Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the lush city of Catania, Sicily, Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) is regarded as the ultimate lover of women, a title he holds dear. Yet not long after marrying the beautiful Barbara (Claudia Cardinale), Antonio's new obligations begin to weigh on him, and soon he is faltering in the bedroom. In short order, his impotence is the talk of the town, and Antonio is a laughingstock. As he tries to repair the damage to his marriage, Barbara considers her options for leaving.
Director
Mauro Bolognini
Producer
Alfredo Bini
Screenwriter
Mauro Bolognini, Vitaliano Brancati, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Gino Visentini
Distributor
Emerging Pictures
Production Co
Arco Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 1962, Wide
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm