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The Bigamist

Original title: Il bigamo
  • 1956
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
285
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Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio De Sica, Giovanna Ralli, and Franca Valeri in The Bigamist (1956)
ItalianComedy

A traveling salesman is sent to prison after being accused of bigamy, while his wife and son are forced to consider leaving him permanently.A traveling salesman is sent to prison after being accused of bigamy, while his wife and son are forced to consider leaving him permanently.A traveling salesman is sent to prison after being accused of bigamy, while his wife and son are forced to consider leaving him permanently.

  • Director
    • Luciano Emmer
  • Writers
    • Sergio Amidei
    • Agenore Incrocci
    • Francesco Rosi
  • Stars
    • Marcello Mastroianni
    • Franca Valeri
    • Giovanna Ralli
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    285
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Luciano Emmer
    • Writers
      • Sergio Amidei
      • Agenore Incrocci
      • Francesco Rosi
    • Stars
      • Marcello Mastroianni
      • Franca Valeri
      • Giovanna Ralli
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast30

    Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni
    • Mario De Santis
    Franca Valeri
    • Isolina Fornaciari
    Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli
    • Valeria Masetti
    Marisa Merlini
    Marisa Merlini
    • Enza Masetti
    Vittorio De Sica
    Vittorio De Sica
    • L'onorevole Principe
    Memmo Carotenuto
    Memmo Carotenuto
    • Quirino Proietti
    Ave Ninchi
    Ave Ninchi
    • La signora Masetti
    Vincenzo Talarico
    • L'avvocato della parte civile
    Guglielmo Inglese
    • Don Vincenzino
    Mario Passante
    Mario Passante
    • Avvocato dei Fornaciari
    Fernando Milani
    Ruggero Marchi
    • Olinto Fornaciari
    Salvo Randone
    Salvo Randone
    • Pubblico ministero
    Anita Durante
    • Amalia
    Eros Belloni
    Paolo Ferrara
    • Commissario
    Gaetano Verna
    • Giudice
    Carlo Gallucci
    • Tonino De Santis
    • Director
      • Luciano Emmer
    • Writers
      • Sergio Amidei
      • Agenore Incrocci
      • Francesco Rosi
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Because of a change in the eligibility rules, this film was eligible in two consecutive editions of the Italian film awards (Silver Ribbons). It received nominations in both the 1956 and 1957 ceremonies.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 17, 1956 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • A Plea for Passion
    • Production companies
      • Royal Film
      • Filmel
      • Alba Film
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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