Divorce - Italian Style 1961 N/R, 104 min. Genre: Foreign / Comedy
Director: Pietro Germi Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Leopoldo Trieste, Odoardo Spadaro, Lando Buzzanca, Antonio Acqua, Angela Cardile, Bianca Castagnetta, Margherita Girelli
Divorce was illegal in Italy when Ferninando Cefalu (Marcello Mastroianni) tired of his wife, Rosalia (Daniela Rocca), and fell in love with sexy Angela (Stefania Sandrelli). No problem; according to Ferdinando's reasoning, if he murders Rosalia while she is bedding another man, no court would put him away for long. Now, all he must do is find a lover for Rosalia. This film won the Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay.
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The Golden Coach 1952 N/R, 105 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Jean Renoir Cast: Anna Magnani, Odoardo Spadaro, Nada Fiorelli, Dante, Duncan Lamont, George Higgins, Ralph Truman, Gisella Mathews, Riccardo Rioli, Paul Campbell
Set in 18th-century Peru, this story revolves around an actress, Camilla (Anna Magnani), and her contemplated decision about three suitors who have offered her very different lifestyles. A young officer, Filipe (Paul Campbell), will give her the chance to live among the Indians; proud bullfighter Ramon (Riccardo Rioli) will share his glory; and the Viceroy Ferdinand (Duncan Lamont) will make a present of his beautiful golden coach. An excellent film.
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