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Italy/France, 1964
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Producer: Joseph E. Levine, Carlo Ponti
Cast: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Aldo Puglisi
Screenwriter: Renato Castellani, Tonino Guerra, Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi
Based on the play by Eduardo De Filippo
Cinematography: Roberto Gerardi
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Language: Italian with English subtitles
Running Time: 102 minutes

Synopsis:
After a wartime romance between successful Domenico (Marcello Mastroianni) and sexy young woman Filomena (Sophia Loren), many years pass until they reunite and Domenico brings her into his home as his official mistress. When she catches wind that he intends to marry another woman, after she has spent years at his side, Filomena plots to catch him for herself.

Awards & Nominations:
Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination (Academy Awards, 1965)
Best Foreign Language Film nomination (Academy Awards, 1966)
Best Foreign Language Film (Golden Globes, 1965)
Best Actress - Comedy or Musical nomination (Golden Globes, 1965)
Best Actor - Comedy or Musical nomination (Golden Globes, 1965)

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