Jessica
"She's a Honeyhaired Dish of Dynamite - Who Explodes Joy On the Screen!"
Originally released in 1962. Jessica is a comedy/drama film. directed by Oreste Palella.
Starring Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, and Noël-Noël
Synopsis
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Maurice Chevalier
as Father Antonio
Angie Dickinson
as Jessica Brown Visconti
Noël-Noël
as Old Crupi
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Edmondo Raumo
Sylva Koscina
as Nunzia Tuffi
Agnes Moorehead
as Maria Lombardo
Marcel Dalio
as Luigi Tuffi
Antonio Cifariello
as Gianni Crupi
Marina Berti
as Filippella Risino
Georgette Anys
as Mamma Parigi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Les Films Ariane
- Dear Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessica about?
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage pr...
Who directed Jessica?
Jessica was directed by Oreste Palella.
How long is Jessica?
Jessica has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Jessica released?
Jessica was released on April 19, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jessica?
The main cast of Jessica includes Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, Noël-Noël, Gabriele Ferzetti, Sylva Koscina.