Woman Times Seven (1967)

Seven mini-stories of adultery: "Funeral Possession," a wayward widow at her husband's funeral; "Amateur Night," angry wife becomes streetwalker out of revenge; "Two Against One," seemingly... See full summary »

Director:

Vittorio De Sica

Writer:

Cesare Zavattini (screenplay)

Stars:

Shirley MacLaine, Elspeth March, Peter Sellers

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shirley MacLaine	...	Paulette / Maria Teresa / Linda / Edith / Eve Minou / Marie / Jeanne
Elspeth March	...	Annette - episode 'Funeral Procession'
Peter Sellers	...	Jean (segment "Funeral Procession")
Rossano Brazzi	...	Giorgio - episode 'Amateur Night'
Laurence Badie	...	Prostitute - episode 'Amateur Night'
Judith Magre	...	Bitter Thirty - episode 'Amateur Night'
Catherine Samie	...	Jeannine - episode 'Amateur Night'
Zanie Campan	...	episode 'Amateur Night'
Robert Duranton	...	Didi - episode 'Amateur Night'
Lex Barker	...	Rik - episode 'Super Simone'
Elsa Martinelli	...	Pretty woman - episode 'Super Simone'
Robert Morley	...	Dr. Xavier - episode 'Super Simone'
Jessie Robins	...	Marianne, Edith's Maid - episode 'Super Simone'
Patrick Wymark	...	Henri (segment "At The Opera")
Michael Brennan	...	(segment "At The Opera")

Storyline

Seven mini-stories of adultery: "Funeral Possession," a wayward widow at her husband's funeral; "Amateur Night," angry wife becomes streetwalker out of revenge; "Two Against One," seemingly prudish girl turns out otherwise; "Super Simone," wife vainly attempts to divert her over-engrossed writer husband; "At the Opera," a battle over a supposedly exclusive dress; "Suicides," a death pact; "Snow," would-be suitor is actually a private detective hired by jealous husband.

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Plot Keywords:

adultery | number 7 in title | omnibus | actress playing multiple roles | episodic structure | 

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Taglines:

As Naughty As A Black Lace Nightgown!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy France USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sete Vezes Mulher

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Joseph E. Levine Productions, Embassy Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 108 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lord Lucan was screen-tested for the role of a gambling English aristocrat.

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Goofs

In "The Suicides" vignette, the characters scrawl a French profanity on the wall of their hotel room, yet when they play a long scene in front of a mirror in which the word is reflected, the word doesn't appear backwards as it normally would.

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Connections

Referenced in O apithanos (1970)

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Soundtracks

"Extract from 'Carmen'"
Music by Georges Bizet (as Bizet)
Editions Choudens

User Reviews

could have done better

With all the stars on call and what seems like a decent budget the seven short films often seem to be struggling to find a point and fall flat. The only exception is Michael Cane's outing.

This is a little gem, a perfect musical score and well shot. The story has a little twist and is what I imagine all the other six films aspired to.

SPOILER

Shirley is, in my humble view, looking absolutely stunning, as the faithful wife/sex kitten who never quite strayed from the path, but the first time she is tempted is, ironically enough.. by the private eye following her on the orders of her jealous husband.

Excellent little short, makes the film worth watching.