The Decameron (1971)

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The Decameron on IMDb 7.1/10 7,858 votes

Released:
1971-08-25

Overview:
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.

Director:
Pier Paolo Pasolini

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
History, Drama, Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Franco Citti
    as
    Ciappelletto
  • Ninetto Davoli
    as
    Andreuccio of Perugia
  • Jovan Jovanović
    as
    Rustico (scenes deleted)
  • Angela Luce
    as
    Peronella
  • Vincenzo Amato
    as
    Masetto of Lamporecchio