Better a Widow (1968)
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- M
- 1h 45min
- Comedy
- Feb 1969 (USA)
- Movie
In this delightful romantic comedy, Peter McEnery plays Tom Proby, a representative from a British engineering firm. He is sent to Sicily to convince the landowners (all in the Mafia) to allow his company to build an oil refinery on some...
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Cast
| Virna Lisi | ... |
Rosa Minniti
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| Peter McEnery | ... |
Tom Proby
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| Gabriele Ferzetti | ... |
Don Calogero Minniti
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| Jean Servais | ... |
Baron Misceni
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Agnès Spaak | ... |
The Prostitute
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| Nino Terzo | ... |
Carmelo
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Carla Calò | ... |
Rosa's governess
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Salvatore Fucile | ... |
Don Santo
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Roy Bosier | ... |
Orchestra conductor
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Bruno Lauzi | ... |
Hotel manager
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Adriano Vitale | ... |
Misceni's chauffeur-killer
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Massito
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Duccio Tessari | ... |
Man that introducing the movie
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Directed by
| Duccio Tessari | ||
Written by
| Ennio De Concini | ... | (screenplay) |
| Adriano Baracco | ... | (writer) |
| Ennio De Concini | ... | (story) |
| Brian Degas | ... | (writer) |
| Tudor Gates | ... | (writer) |
| Duccio Tessari | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Turi Vasile | ... | producer |
Music by
| Carlo Rustichelli | ||
Cinematography by
| Ennio Guarnieri | ||
Editing by
| Maria Morra | ||
| Romano Trina | ||
Art Direction by
| Luigi Scaccianoce | ||
Set Decoration by
| Bruno Cesari | ||
Costume Design by
| Adriana Berselli | ||
Makeup Department
| Iole Cecchini | ... | hair stylist |
| Nilo Jacoponi | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Michele Marsala | ... | production manager |
| Antonio Mazza | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mario Forges Davanzati | ... | assistant director |
| Louise Vincent | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Dante Ferretti | ... | assistant art director |
| Piero Ermanno Iaia | ... | poster artist |
Sound Department
| Alberto Bartolomei | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Alfred Cox | ... | sound editor |
| Claudio Maielli | ... | sound |
| Danilo Moroni | ... | dubbing mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| G.B. Poletto | ... | still photographer |
| Arturo Zavattini | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Bruno Nicolai | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rita Agostini | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Gino La Monica | ... | voice dubbing: Peter McEnery (uncredited) |
| Francesco Mulè | ... | voice dubbing: Jean Servais (uncredited) |
| Rita Savagnone | ... | voice dubbing: Virna Lisi (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Filmverleih (1968) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Universal Pictures (1969) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1970) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Rete 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ceraceni (wardrobe)
- Tirelli Costumi (wardrobe)
- Tiziani of Rome (wardrobe)
- Vongher (wardrobe)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In this delightful romantic comedy, Peter McEnery plays Tom Proby, a representative from a British engineering firm. He is sent to Sicily to convince the landowners (all in the Mafia) to allow his company to build an oil refinery on some waterfront real estate. Proby talks to the mob bosses about the project, but disagreements between different bosses complicate his efforts. One group wants to build the refinery, the other prefers a luxurious resort. Proby meets Rosa (Virna Lisi), the beautiful daughter of a mafia don, and the two begin a flirtation. Since Rosa is engaged to another mob boss, she creates a stir when she declares her love for Proby. The mob fights over the issue of the refinery and Proby courts danger by romancing Rosa. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Peter McEnery was a late replacement for Richard Harris. See more » |