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The Conjugal Bed

Original title: Una storia moderna - L'ape regina

“It's all about brides who discover their hidden talents!”

1963 · 1 h 25 min
Directed by Marco Ferreri
ComedyDrama

Cast

Ugo Tognazzi Marina Vlady Walter Giller Linda Sini Riccardo Fellini Gian Luigi Polidoro

Credits

Written by: Goffredo Parise

Plot

A middle-aged man, Alfonso, marries a young woman, Regina, and is exhausted by her sexual demands, in a black comedy on marriage and male anxiety.

Sinekatalog’s take

A black and daring comedy of marriage.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (927 votes)
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