The Priest's Wife(1970)
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The Priest's Wife Synopsis
After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.
The Priest's Wife (1970) is a drama and comedy film directed by Dino Risi, released on December 22, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Venantino Venantini and Jacques Stany. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Dino Risi
- Writers:
- Bernardino Zapponi, Ruggero Maccari
- Producers:
- Carlo Ponti
- Cinematographer:
- Alfio Contini
- Composer:
- Armando Trovajoli
- Production:
- C. C. Champion, Productions et Éditions Cinématographique Français, Les Films Concordia, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
- Status:
- Released
The Priest's Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophia Loren
as Valeria Billi
Marcello Mastroianni
as Don Mario
Venantino Venantini
as Maurizio
Jacques Stany
as Jimmy Guitar
Pippo Starnazza
as Valeria's Father
Augusto Mastrantoni
as Monsignor Caldana
- Giuseppe Maffioli
Giuseppe Maffioli
as Davide Libretti
Miranda Campa
as Valeria's Mother
Gino Cavalieri
as Don Filippo
Nerina Montagnani
- Paola Natale
Paola Natale
Vittoria Crispo
Key crew
Directed by Dino Risi, written by Bernardino Zapponi and Ruggero Maccari, produced by Carlo Ponti.
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The Priest's Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Priest's Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Priest's Wife online?
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The Priest's Wife (1970) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Priest's Wife?
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The main cast of The Priest's Wife (1970) includes Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Venantino Venantini, Jacques Stany and Pippo Starnazza. The film was directed by Dino Risi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Priest's Wife released?
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The Priest's Wife was released on December 22, 1970 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Priest's Wife worth watching?
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The Priest's Wife (1970) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.