The Widower (1959)
"Il vedovo" (original title)

Director:

Dino Risi

Writers:

Fabio Carpi (screenplay), Fabio Carpi (story),

Stars:

Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Livio Lorenzon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alberto Sordi	...	Alberto Nardi
Franca Valeri	...	Elvira Almiraghi
Livio Lorenzon	...	Stucchi
Nando Bruno	...	Alberto's Uncle
Ruggero Marchi	...	Carlo Fenoglio
Gastone Bettanini
Mario Passante	...	Comm. Lambertoni
Enzo Petito
Nanda Primavera	...	Italia, Gioia's mother
Rosita Pisano	...	Nardi's employee
Alberto Rabagliati	...	Himself
Mario Cianfanelli
Carlo Di Maggio
Ignazio Dolce	...	(as Ignazio Doci)
Consalvo Flirt	...	(as Consalvo Flirt)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

commedia all'italiana | italian comedy

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Also Known As:

Der Witwer

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cino del Duca, Paneuropa

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

one of the funniest Italian movies - EVER

Please be aware that this is one of the funniest movies ever produced. Alberto Sordi is here at his best comedy, and he is surrounded by a cast of great characters, portrayed by a group of wonderful, lesser-known Italian actors (Franca Valeri, the wife, a clear cut above everybody else). You really should not pass on this movie. The story it's even a great depiction of a specific Italian period (the late 50's, early 60's of the industrial growth after WW2). Some of the greatest talents of Italian cinema, namely director Dino Risi and writer Rodolfo Sonego, are featured in the credits: and they are probably in what could be considered their prime. So you should do yourself a favor, and watch this movie.