Name: Arsenico e vecchi merletti
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1955-12-02
Duration: 2 h 1 min
Rating: 4.1
Cast: Lina Paoli, Laura Carli, Fulvia Mammi

Italian cinema has deeply influenced world cinema through its socially conscious realism and modernist experimentation, but it also flourished in popular genres like peplum (sword & sandal), giallo thrillers, and broad comedies. Its narratives often weave together politics, contemporary social change, class consciousness, and family dynamics, balancing artistic ambition with entertainment that resonated widely.

Lamberto Maggiorani in Bicycle Thieves (1948)

The dark comedy subgenre, also known as black comedy, combines humor with elements of tragedy, morbidity, or darker themes. Dark comedies often explore serious or taboo subjects, such as death, crime, dysfunction, and societal issues, while infusing these topics with humor to create an unusual and often thought-provoking contrast. The humor in dark comedies is typically edgy, satirical, and often unsettling, challenging traditional comedic norms.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Sian Clifford in Fleabag (2016)

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson in Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988)

John Carpenter, Robert Carradine, and Stacy Keach in Body Bags (1993)

Ian Holm, Julia Ormond, Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, and Paul Scofield in Animal Farm (1999)

Bella Thorne and Zendaya in Frenemies (2012)

Torsk på Tallinn - En liten film om ensamhet

Jerry O'Connell, Portia de Rossi, Eddie Izzard, Charity Wakefield, and Mason Cook in Mockingbird Lane (2012)

Sean Astin, Christopher Plummer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Hayden Christensen, and Andrea Martin in Harrison Bergeron (1995)

Laura Carli, Paolo Carlini, and Lina Paoli in Arsenico e vecchi merletti (1955)

Arsenico e vecchi merletti

Photos1

Top Cast14

User reviews

More like this

Related interests

Storyline

Did you know

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed