The Most Beautiful Wife (1970): Cast
The Most Beautiful Wife is a 1970 crime drama directed by Damiano Damiani, starring Ornella Muti as Francesca Cimarosa, Enzo Andronico and Fortunato Arena. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Explorer Film '58
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Most Beautiful Wife About?
The premise of The Most Beautiful Wife without spoilers.
The film asks what justice truly means when a sixteen‑year‑old Sicilian girl rejects an arranged marriage. Her defiance puts her in the crosshairs of a mafia hitman, forcing her to confront violent retribution and the moral complexities of a world where personal choice can become a death sentence.
The Most Beautiful Wife Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- barn
- brawl
- arrest
- arrogance
- arson
- assassination
- blood
- death
- deception
- desperation
- farm
- father daughter relationship
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- fire
- forced marriage
- granary
- heart attack
- kidnapping
- lawyer
- loss of virginity
- poverty
- pride
- rural setting
- shot to death
- dead animal
- younger brother
- italy
- 1970s
- sicilian mafioso
- sicily italy
- mafia don
- carabinieri
- death threat
- death of witness
- machismo
- marriage proposal
- prostitute
- rejecting a marriage proposal
- barracks
- class difference
- humiliation
- violence against a woman
- earthquake aftermath
- omerta
- complaint
- city ruins
- teenage girl
- strong female character
- talking to oneself
- social violence
- women in society
The Most Beautiful Wife Cast & Characters
Ornella Muti leads the cast as Francesca Cimarosa, with Enzo Andronico as Avvocato and Fortunato Arena. Directed by Damiano Damiani; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damiano Damiani
- Ornella Muti as Francesca Cimarosa
- Enzo Andronico as Avvocato
- Fortunato Arena
- Tano Cimarosa as Gaetano Cimarosa
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The Most Beautiful Wife Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Die schönste Frau” and “Sola frente a la violencia”.
- Also known as
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- Die schönste Frau
- Sola frente a la violencia
- Seule contre la Mafia
- Mia 18ara thyma viasmou kai prodosias
- Piekna nie chce milczec
- A Mulher mais Bela
- Por Amor ou Por Vingança
- Самая красивая жена
- 最美丽的妻子
- La esposa más hermosa
- یک بار دیگر نفرت
- Recht und Leidenschaft
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The Most Beautiful Wife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Most Beautiful Wife, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Most Beautiful Wife?
The Most Beautiful Wife runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Most Beautiful Wife released?
The Most Beautiful Wife was released on March 12, 1970.
Who directed The Most Beautiful Wife?
The Most Beautiful Wife was directed by Damiano Damiani.
More films by Damiano Damiani Who is in the cast of The Most Beautiful Wife?
The Most Beautiful Wife stars Ornella Muti as Francesca Cimarosa, Enzo Andronico as Avvocato and Fortunato Arena, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Most Beautiful Wife have a post-credit scene?
No. The Most Beautiful Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Most Beautiful Wife in?
The original language of The Most Beautiful Wife is Italian.
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