Seduced and Abandoned (1964)
"Sedotta e abbandonata" (original title)

Agnese, a 15-year-old Sicilian girl is seduced and impregnated by Peppino, her sister Matilde's fiancé. Soon Vincenzo, Agnese's father, discovers everything. He wants to force Peppino to ... See full summary »

Director:

Pietro Germi

Writers:

Pietro Germi (dialogue), Agenore Incrocci (dialogue),

Stars:

Stefania Sandrelli, Saro Urzì, Aldo Puglisi

10 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stefania Sandrelli	...	Agnese Ascalone
Saro Urzì	...	Don Vincenzo Ascalone
Aldo Puglisi	...	Peppino Califano
Lando Buzzanca	...	Antonio Ascalone
Lola Braccini	...	Amalia Califano
Leopoldo Trieste	...	Baron Rizieri Zappalà
Umberto Spadaro	...	Cousin Ascalone
Paola Biggio	...	Matilde Ascalone
Rocco D'Assunta	...	Orlando Califano
Oreste Palella	...	Police Chief Polenza
Lina Lagalla	...	Francesca Ascalone (as Lina La Galla)
Gustavo D'Arpe	...	Ciarpetta the Lawyer
Rosetta Urzì	...	Consolata the Maid
Roberta Narbonne	...	Rosaura Ascalone
Vincenzo Licata	...	Pasquale Profumo the Undertaker

Storyline

Agnese, a 15-year-old Sicilian girl is seduced and impregnated by Peppino, her sister Matilde's fiancé. Soon Vincenzo, Agnese's father, discovers everything. He wants to force Peppino to marry the dishonored Agnese, but Peppino runs away and Vincenzo sends his son Antonio to kill him. At this point, Agnese goes to the police to try to stop events. They're all taken to court. But events can't be stopped, there's still time for a fake kidnapping. A happy end is still possible.

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Plot Keywords:

court | sicilian | kidnapping | honor | loss of virginity | 

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Taglines:

It's All About What Happens After What Should Never Happen Happens!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

15 July 1964 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Matter of Honor

Filming Locations:

Sciacca, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Lux Film, Ultra Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Bye Bye Monkey (1978)

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Soundtracks

"Guarda come dondolo"
Written by Carlo Rossi & Edoardo Vianello
Performed by Edoardo Vianello

User Reviews

satire of 50's Sicily

It is so rare to watch a funny masterpiece with so many insights! Sicily in the 50's appears obsessed with a twisted concept of honor, or, better, of an impeccable APPARENT reputation. No other movie I have seen is able to give such a vivid idea of the double morality for men and women that ails the "cultura machista". The character I love most in the movie is the extremely naive sister of the protagonist, who lives in her romantic world and does not realize what kind of tragicomic events are happening around her. In a word, truly a masterpiece.