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The Decameron

A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

1971 |1h 51m |  History, Drama, Comedy

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Cast

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Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

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Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

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Angela Luce

Peronella

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Giorgio Iovine

Lizio da Valbona

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Guido Alberti

Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

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Gianni Rizzo

Father Superior

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Patrizia De Clara

Nun

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Monique van Vooren

Queen of Skulls

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Enzo Spitaleri

Monk

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Elisabetta Genovese

Caterina (uncredited)

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Giovanni Filidoro

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Silvana Mangano

The Madonna (uncredited)

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Giacomo Rizzo

Padre Superiore

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Giani Esposito

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Vittorio Fanfoni

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Guido Mannari

Compagno di Giotto

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Carmelo Reale

Man Robbed by Ciappelletto (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

German, Italian

Budget

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Revenue

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