The Decameron(1971)
Ribaldry! Rakes and libertines. Raised skirts and lowered lashes. A blush on every cheek. Pasolini. Filming The Decameron. Bringing life to art...and art to life.
Synopsis
A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Cast
Franco Citti
Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović
Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce
Peronella
Vincenzo Amato
Masetto of Lamporecchio
Giuseppe Zigaina
Monk
Maria Gabriella Maione
Una Madonna
Vincenzo Cristo
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine
Lizio da Valbona
Salvatore Bilardo
Vincenzo Ferrigno
Giannello
Guido Alberti
Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant
Vittorio Vittori
Don Giovanni
Gianni Rizzo
Father Superior
Patrizia De Clara
Nun
Monique van Vooren
Queen of Skulls
Enzo Spitaleri
Monk
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When did The Decameron come out?+
The Decameron was released in 1971.
How long is The Decameron?+
The Decameron runs for 111 minutes (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed The Decameron?+
The Decameron was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in The Decameron?+
The Decameron stars Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Angela Luce and Vincenzo Amato.
Is The Decameron worth watching?+
The Decameron holds a 6.9/10 rating from 368 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of history, drama and comedy.
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