The Witches
"Woman as she is...all things to men!"
Originally released in 1967. The Witches is a comedy/drama film. directed by Luchino Visconti.
Starring Silvana Mangano, Annie Girardot, and Francisco Rabal
Synopsis
Five short stories loosely dealing with the roles of women in society. A superstar actress travels to a mountain resort, only to evoke jealousy from women and lust from men. A woman offers to take an injured man to the hospital. A widowed father and his son seek for a new wife/mother. A man seeks revenge for a woman's honor. A bored housewife tries to explain to her husband that he's not as romantic as he used to be.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (74 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Top Cast
Silvana Mangano
as Gloria / Lady in a Hurry / Assurdina Caì / Nunzia / Giovanna
Annie Girardot
as Valeria (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Francisco Rabal
as Paolo (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Massimo Girotti
as Sportsman (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Véronique Vendell
as Young Girl Friend (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Elsa Albani
as Gossip (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Clara Calamai
as Ex-Actress (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Marilù Tolo
as Waitress (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Nora Ricci
as Gloria's Secretary (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Dino Mele
as Dino, the Waiter (segment "La strega bruciata viva")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
- DDL Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Witches about?
Five short stories loosely dealing with the roles of women in society. A superstar actress travels to a mountain resort, only to evoke jealousy from women and lust from men. A woman offers to take ...
Who directed The Witches?
The Witches was directed by Luchino Visconti.
How long is The Witches?
The Witches has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Witches released?
The Witches was released on February 22, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Witches?
The main cast of The Witches includes Silvana Mangano, Annie Girardot, Francisco Rabal, Massimo Girotti, Véronique Vendell.