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The Anatomy of Love (1954): Cast

The Anatomy of Love (1954) movie poster

The Anatomy of Love is a 1954 music comedy directed by Alessandro Blasetti, starring Marcello Mastroianni as Il marito di Maria, Alberto Sordi and Vittorio De Sica. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.

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The Anatomy of Love (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Genres
Comedy , Music
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Anatomy of Love About?

The premise of The Anatomy of Love without spoilers.

Through five distinct portraits the film explores love in all its facets—its delights, delicate nuances, humor and aspirations—while a series of nine episodes offers a window onto ordinary Italian life on the cusp of the post‑war economic boom, portraying everyday scenes, social habits and the cultural mood of the era.

The Anatomy of Love Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • anthology film
  • omnibus film
  • portmanteau film
  • collection of short films
  • collective filmmaking
  • unfaithful husband
  • italy
  • episodic
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Cast & crew

The Anatomy of Love Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Il marito di Maria, with Alberto Sordi as Antonio and Vittorio De Sica as Conte Ferdinando / Don Corradino Scognamiglio. Directed by Alessandro Blasetti; 42 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alessandro Blasetti

More films directed by Alessandro Blasetti: Simon Bolivar, Me, Me, Me… and the Others, European Nights and What a Woman!.

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The Anatomy of Love Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Tempi nostri - Zibaldone N° 2” and “Quelques pas dans la vie”.

Also known as
  • Tempi nostri - Zibaldone N° 2
  • Quelques pas dans la vie
  • A Slice of Life
  • Notre temps
  • Nuestros tiempos
  • 我们的时代
  • Nossos Tempos

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The Anatomy of Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Anatomy of Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Anatomy of Love?

The Anatomy of Love runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was The Anatomy of Love released?

The Anatomy of Love was released on March 16, 1954.

Who directed The Anatomy of Love?

The Anatomy of Love was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.

More films by Alessandro Blasetti

Who is in the cast of The Anatomy of Love?

The Anatomy of Love stars Marcello Mastroianni as Il marito di Maria, Alberto Sordi as Antonio and Vittorio De Sica as Conte Ferdinando / Don Corradino Scognamiglio, among 42 credited actors.

Does The Anatomy of Love have a post-credit scene?

No. The Anatomy of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Anatomy of Love in?

The original language of The Anatomy of Love is Italian.

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