Boccaccio '70
"The first 4-act motion picture ever presented!"
Originally released in 1962. Boccaccio '70 is a comedy/romance film. directed by Vittorio De Sica. With a runtime of 3h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marisa Solinas, Anita Ekberg, and Romy Schneider
Synopsis
An anthology of four comic moral tales about the hypocrisies surrounding sex in 1960s Italy: frothy young love and office politics in the big city; milk advertisements that begin to haunt an aging prude; a trophy wife enduring her husband's very public affairs; a lucky ticket-holder at a small town fair.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
3h 24m
204 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (146 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Top Cast
Marisa Solinas
as Luciana (segment "Renzo e Luciana")
Anita Ekberg
as Anita (segment "Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio")
Romy Schneider
as Pupe (segment "Il lavoro")
Sophia Loren
as Zoe (segment "La riffa")
Germano Gilioli
as Renzo (segment "Renzo e Luciana")
Peppino De Filippo
as Dr. Antonio Mazzuolo (segment "Le tentazioni del dottor ...")
Tomas Milian
as Conte Ottavio (segment "Il lavoro")
Alfio Vita
as Cuspet (segment "La riffa")
Luigi Giuliani
as Gaetano (segment "La riffa")
Romolo Valli
as Lawyer Zacchi (segment "Il lavoro")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cineriz
- Concordia Compagnia Cinematografica
- gray-film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boccaccio '70 about?
An anthology of four comic moral tales about the hypocrisies surrounding sex in 1960s Italy: frothy young love and office politics in the big city; milk advertisements that begin to haunt an aging ...
Who directed Boccaccio '70?
Boccaccio '70 was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
How long is Boccaccio '70?
Boccaccio '70 has a runtime of 3 hours and 24 minutes (204 minutes total).
When was Boccaccio '70 released?
Boccaccio '70 was released on February 23, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boccaccio '70?
The main cast of Boccaccio '70 includes Marisa Solinas, Anita Ekberg, Romy Schneider, Sophia Loren, Germano Gilioli.
Is Boccaccio '70 worth watching?
Boccaccio '70 has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.