The Conjugal Bed (1963 film)
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The Conjugal Bed (L'ape regina) | |
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Directed by | Marco Ferreri |
Written by | Marco Ferreri Rafael Azcona |
Produced by | Henryk Chrosicki Alfonso Sansone |
Starring | Ugo Tognazzi, Marina Vlady |
Cinematography | Ennio Guarnieri |
Edited by | Lionello Massobrio |
Music by | Teo Usuelli |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
The Conjugal Bed (Italian: L'ape regina) is a 1963 Italian comedy film directed by Marco Ferreri. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival where Marina Vlady won the award for Best Actress.[1]
Plot
A wealthy car dealer called Alfonso decides to get married with Regina, a quiet devoted Catholic girl, introduced to him by a friend. After the wedding, she reveals having a strong sexual appetite but only aimed at conceiving a baby. After getting pregnant the bride loses any interest in Alfonso.
Cast
- Ugo Tognazzi as Alfonso
- Marina Vlady as Regina
- Walter Giller as Father Bariaco
- Linda Sini as Mother Superior
- Riccardo Fellini as Riccardo
- Igi Polidoro as Igi
- Nino Vingelli
- Achille Majeroni as Aunt Mafalda
References
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Conjugal Bed". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
External links
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