The Magnificent Cuckold (1964)
"Il magnifico cornuto" (original title)

Director:

Antonio Pietrangeli

Writers:

Diego Fabbri, Ruggero Maccari,

Stars:

Claudia Cardinale, Ugo Tognazzi, Bernard Blier

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudia Cardinale	...	Maria Grazia
Ugo Tognazzi	...	Andrea Artusi
Bernard Blier	...	Mariotti
Michèle Girardon	...	Cristiana
Paul Guers	...	Gabriele
Philippe Nicaud
Gian Maria Volonté	...	Assessore
Susy Andersen	...	Wanda Mariotti
José Luis de Vilallonga	...	Presidente
Ester Carloni	...	Palmira (as Esterina Carloni)
Edda Ferronao
Olindo De Turres
Elvira Tonelli
Antonio Gerini
Liliana Salvioni

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

jealousy | adultery | husband wife relationship

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

21 October 1964 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Magnificent Cuckold

Filming Locations:

Brescia, Lombardia, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films Copernic, Sancro Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

124 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in I Eva den... amartise (1965)

User Reviews

Funny, charming, delightful --and thought-provoking

This film is a wonderful comedy. It is very well cast and well acted; both Ugo Tognazzi and Claudia Cardinale are excellent and the film has many fun-filled moments. However, I would not describe and classify this movie as a "light" work. The husband's 'idee fixe' might give the viewers the impression of a silly, obsessive, and paranoid person and (I will admit it) his behaviour does make the audience laugh. He is convinced and determined that his wife is cheating on him --even though she is not being unfaithful. When he looks at her it becomes obvious to him that she is a very attractive woman. And, all the men around her must be dying to be with her. The key issue, however, is (to use a proper term) his "projection". The main reason of his jealousy is his infidelities. If he were in a psychoanalyst's couch talking about his feelings the picture -no pun intended- would have become crystal clear indeed. I hope this gem will be available on DVD --soon.