The Widower
1959 · Movie · 90 min · ★ 7.4
Directed by Dino Risi, this dark comedy stars Alberto Sordi as a delusional entrepreneur married to a wealthy, sharp-tongued businesswoman, played by Franca Valeri. When he plots to eliminate her, absurdity ensues. A biting satire on ambition and gender roles in postwar Italy, Il Vedovo remains a landmark of commedia all’italiana with unforgettable performances.
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Details
- Original title
- Il vedovo
- Years
- 1959
- Release date
- 1959-11-20
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 90 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (164 votes)
Cast & crew
Alberto Sordi
as Alberto Nardi
Franca Valeri
as Elvira Almiraghi
Leonora Ruffo
as Gioia
Livio Lorenzon
as Stucchi
Nando Bruno
as l'oncle d'Alberto
- RM
Ruggero Marchi
as Carlo Fenoglio
Gigi Reder
as avocat Girondi
Mario Passante
as Comm. Lambertoni
Enzo Petito
as Fritzmayer
Nanda Primavera
as Italia
Directed by Dino Risi