Seven Beauties
Originally released in 1975. Seven Beauties is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Starring Giancarlo Giannini, Fernando Rey, and Shirley Stoler
Synopsis
Pasqualino Frafuso, known in Naples as "Pasqualino Seven Beauties" is a petty thief who lives off of the profits of his seven sisters while claiming to protect their honor at any cost, Pasqualino is arrested for murder and later sent to fight in the army after committing sexual assault. The Germans capture him and he gets sent to a concentration camp where he plots to make his escape by seducing a German officer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (146 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Giancarlo Giannini
as Pasqualino Frafuso aka Settebellezze
Fernando Rey
as Pedro the Anarchist Prisoner
Shirley Stoler
as Commandant
Elena Fiore
as Concettina, a Sister
Roberto Herlitzka
as the socialist
Piero Di Iorio
as Francesco - Pasqualino's comrade
Enzo Vitale
as Don Raffaele
Ermalinda De Felice
as Pasqualino's mother
Lucio Amelio
as the lawyer
Aldo Valletti
as Madman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Medusa Distribuzione
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seven Beauties about?
Pasqualino Frafuso, known in Naples as "Pasqualino Seven Beauties" is a petty thief who lives off of the profits of his seven sisters while claiming to protect their honor at any cost, Pasqualino i...
Who directed Seven Beauties?
Seven Beauties was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
How long is Seven Beauties?
Seven Beauties has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Seven Beauties released?
Seven Beauties was released on December 20, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seven Beauties?
The main cast of Seven Beauties includes Giancarlo Giannini, Fernando Rey, Shirley Stoler, Elena Fiore, Roberto Herlitzka.
Is Seven Beauties worth watching?
Seven Beauties has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.