Boccaccio(1936)
Boccaccio Synopsis
The film is set during the Italian Renaissance in the 14th century. Petruccio lives in Ferrara with his wife, Fiametta. Initially, he works as a scribe at the city court. Under the pseudonym Giovanni Boccaccio, he writes amorous tales that divide opinion within the city. While the women read the texts with delight, the men are outraged by their moral licentiousness.
Boccaccio (1936) is a music film directed by Herbert Maisch, released on July 30, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Willy Fritsch, Heli Finkenzeller, Albrecht Schoenhals and Gina Falckenberg. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Maisch
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Boccaccio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willy Fritsch
as Petruccio, Stadtschreiber
Heli Finkenzeller
as Fiametta, Petruccios Frau
Albrecht Schoenhals
as Cesare d’ Este, Herzog von Ferrara
Gina Falckenberg
as Francesca, seine Frau
Paul Kemp
as Verleger Calandrino
Fita Benkhoff
as Bianca, seine Frau
Albert Florath
as Bartolomeo, Hauptmann
Ernst Waldow
as Ricco, Vertrauter des Herzogs
- Vilma Bekendorf
Vilma Bekendorf
as Gesellschafterin der Herzogin
- Tina Eilers
Tina Eilers
as Pia, seine Frau
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
as Der Oberrichter
Helmut Weiss
as Geronimo, ein Kleiderhändler
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Maisch.
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Boccaccio Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Boccaccio – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boccaccio online?
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Who stars in Boccaccio?
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The main cast of Boccaccio (1936) includes Willy Fritsch, Heli Finkenzeller, Albrecht Schoenhals, Gina Falckenberg and Paul Kemp. The film was directed by Herbert Maisch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boccaccio released?
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Boccaccio was released on July 30, 1936 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Boccaccio worth watching?
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Boccaccio (1936) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.