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The Climax (1967)

L'immorale (original title)
Not Rated | | Comedy | 25 March 1967 (Italy)
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Sergio Masini, a violin player, is going to be the father of a sixth child... by his second mistress, Marisa. Quite nervous about that, he does not leave the clinic... except to drive ... See full summary »

Director:

Pietro Germi

Writers:

Carlo Bernari, Pietro Germi | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Ugo Tognazzi, Stefania Sandrelli, Renée Longarini | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ugo Tognazzi ... Sergio Masini
Stefania Sandrelli ... Marisa Malagugini
Renée Longarini Renée Longarini ... Giulia Masini
Maria Grazia Carmassi Maria Grazia Carmassi ... Adele Baistrocchi
Gigi Ballista Gigi Ballista ... Don Michele
Sergio Fincato Sergio Fincato ... Calasanti
Marco Della Giovanna Marco Della Giovanna ... Riccardo Masini
Ildebrando Santafe Ildebrando Santafe ... Caputo
Riccardo Billi Riccardo Billi ... Filiberto Malagugini
Carlo Bagno Carlo Bagno ... Mr. Malagugini
Lina Lagalla Lina Lagalla ... Mrs. Malagugini
Stefano Chierchiè Stefano Chierchiè ... Bruno
Costantino Bramini Costantino Bramini ... Nini
Cinzia Sperapani Cinzia Sperapani ... Luisa
Mimosa Gregoretti Mimosa Gregoretti ... Mita
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Sergio Masini, a violin player, is going to be the father of a sixth child... by his second mistress, Marisa. Quite nervous about that, he does not leave the clinic... except to drive Giulia, his legitimate wife, along with his legitimate kids to the station as they leave for a vacation at the seaside. No sooner does the train pull out of the station than he rushes to a telephone booth to call to see how is Adele, his other mistress... Way too much for a single man to bear... Written by Guy Bellinger

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PIETRO GERMI explored the ways of love in "Seduced and Abandoned", "Divorce Italian Style" and "The Birds, The Bees and the Italians". Now he gives you "THE CLIMAX," the story of a man who has a wife...and a wife...and a wife.

Genres:

Comedy

Certificate:

Not Rated | See all certifications »

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Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

25 March 1967 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

The Climax See more »

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Compagnia Cinematografica Montoro, Dear Film Produzione, Les Productions Artistes Associés See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White
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Trivia

Italian censorship certificate # 48797 delivered on 17-3-1967. See more »

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