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The Couples (1970): Cast

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The Couples is a 1970 comedy directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Alberto Sordi as Giacinto / Antonio, Monica Vitti and Luigi Bonos. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.

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The Couples (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Couples About?

The premise of The Couples without spoilers.

Three separate stories examine how far people will go for desire and survival. In “The Refrigerator,” a poor immigrant couple blow their savings on a must‑have fridge and, desperate, turn to prostitution. “The Room” shows a ten‑year‑marriage celebration in a luxury Sardinian resort that spirals into crime and prison. “The Lion” traps adulterous lovers Antonio and Giulia with a lion at the place they met, forcing them to face their true nature.

The Couples Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • italy
  • anthology film
  • omnibus film
  • portmanteau film
  • directed by several directors
  • collective filmmaking
  • lion
  • refrigerator
  • sardegna
  • prostitution
  • hotel
  • unfaithful wife
+7 more
  • unfaithful husband
  • turin italy
  • sardinia italy
  • italian comedy
  • episodic
  • commedia all'italiana
  • 1970s
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Cast & crew

The Couples Cast & Characters

Alberto Sordi leads the cast as Giacinto / Antonio, with Monica Vitti as Adele / Giulia and Luigi Bonos. Directed by Vittorio De Sica; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vittorio De Sica

More films directed by Vittorio De Sica, best-rated first: Miracle in Milan, Umberto D (re-release), The Voyage and A Brief Vacation.

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FAQ

The Couples FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Couples?

The Couples runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was The Couples released?

The Couples was released on December 23, 1970.

Who directed The Couples?

The Couples was directed by Vittorio De Sica.

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Who is in the cast of The Couples?

The Couples stars Alberto Sordi as Giacinto / Antonio, Monica Vitti as Adele / Giulia and Luigi Bonos, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Couples have a post-credit scene?

No. The Couples has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Couples in?

The original language of The Couples is Italian.

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