The Priest's Wife
"A Girl in Love Has Enough Problems..."
Originally released in 1970. The Priest's Wife is a drama/comedy film. directed by Dino Risi.
Starring Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, and Venantino Venantini
Synopsis
After 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top 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
Giuseppe Maffioli
as Davide Libretti
Miranda Campa
as Valeria's Mother
Gino Cavalieri
as Don Filippo
Nerina Montagnani
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- C. C. Champion
- Productions et Éditions Cinématographique Français
- Les Films Concordia
- Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Priest's Wife about?
After 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.
Who directed The Priest's Wife?
The Priest's Wife was directed by Dino Risi.
How long is The Priest's Wife?
The Priest's Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Priest's Wife released?
The Priest's Wife was released on December 22, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Priest's Wife?
The main cast of The Priest's Wife includes Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Venantino Venantini, Jacques Stany, Pippo Starnazza.