Il marito (1958)

6.4/10 82 min Comedy

Overview

Alberto's marriage is a complete failure: his wife Elena is a hard woman influenced by her mother and sister who live with the married couple. Alberto is also experiencing financial problems and hopes for the help of a rich widow who is however interested in his sexual favours. Naturally Elena puts obstacles in his way and everything goes wrong. Alberto decides to change job then and becomes a sweets sales representative. Disillusioned with marital life he also changes his attitude towards women: he tells every woman he meets he is single.

Cast

Alberto Sordi

Alberto

Aurora Bautista

Elena

Luigi Tosi

Ernesto Finardi

Carlo Ninchi

monsignore

Marcello Giorda

onorevole Tocci

Delia Luna

Ida

Rosita Pisano

Sofia Mariani

Julia Caba Alba

Ciccio Barbi

Pino Patti

Ramsay Ames

José Marco Davó

Mario Passante

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