The Priest's Wife
Also known as Priest's Wife, La moglie del prete
1971 film by Dino Risi
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6.2After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.
Released: 1970-12-22103 minDir: Dino RisiDrama, Comedy
Stream on: Filmin
Cast
- Sophia Loren as Valeria Billi
- Marcello Mastroianni as Don Mario
- Venantino Venantini as Maurizio
- Jacques Stany as Jimmy Guitar
- Pippo Starnazza as Valeria's Father
- Augusto Mastrantoni as Monsignor Caldana
Themes
- suicide attempt
- vatican (holy see)
- celibacy
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Available in 13 languages
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1970 comedy films1970 films1970 Italian films1971 Italian-language filmsCommedia all'italianaFilms about clerical celibacyFilms critical of the Catholic ChurchFilms directed by Dino RisiFilms produced by Carlo PontiFilms scored by Armando TrovajoliFilms with screenplays by Ruggero MaccariTemplate film date with 1 release date