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The Priest's Wife
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The Priest's Wife

1970-12-22 · 103 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Comedy

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.

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Directors
Dino Risi
Production companies
C. C. Champion, Productions et Éditions Cinématographique Français, Les Films Concordia, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sophia LorenSophia LorenValeria Billi
Marcello MastroianniMarcello MastroianniDon Mario
Venantino VenantiniVenantino VenantiniMaurizio
Jacques StanyJacques StanyJimmy Guitar
Pippo StarnazzaPippo StarnazzaValeria's Father
Augusto MastrantoniAugusto MastrantoniMonsignor Caldana
Giuseppe MaffioliDavide Libretti
Miranda CampaMiranda CampaValeria's Mother
Gino CavalieriGino CavalieriDon Filippo
Nerina MontagnaniNerina Montagnani
Paola Natale
Vittoria CrispoVittoria Crispo
Dana GhiaDana GhiaLucia

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