The Conjugal Bed (1963 film)

1963 film

  • May 1963 (1963-05)
Running time
88 minutesCountryItalyLanguageItalian

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

  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Conjugal Bed". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 25 February 2009.

External links

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Films directed by Marco Ferreri


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