Aug 25, 1971
111 min
Full-HD

The Decameron (1971)

A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

Category

History Drama Comedy

Country

France Germany Italy

Companies

Artemis Film Les Productions Artistes Associés PEA

Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

Jovan Jovanović

Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce

Peronella

Vincenzo Amato

Masetto of Lamporecchio

Giuseppe Zigaina

Monk

Maria Gabriella Maione

Una Madonna

Vincenzo Cristo

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