The Widower(1959)
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The Widower Synopsis
Alberto Nardi is a Roman businessman who fancies himself a man of great capabilities, but whose factory teeters perennially on the brink of catastrophe. Alberto is married to a rich and successful businesswoman from Milan, Elvira Almiraghi who has a no-nonsense attitude and barely tolerates the attempts of her husband to keep his factory afloat with her money.
The Widower (1959) is a comedy film directed by Dino Risi, released on November 20, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Leonora Ruffo and Livio Lorenzon. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 167 ratings.
- Director:
- Dino Risi
- Writers:
- Fabio Carpi, Rodolfo Sonego, Dino Risi
- Producers:
- Edgardo Cortese, Elio Scardamaglia
- Cinematographer:
- Luciano Trasatti
- Composer:
- Armando Trovajoli
- Production:
- Paneuropa, Cino del Duca
- Status:
- Released
The Widower (1959) Trailer
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The Widower Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Sordi
as Alberto Nardi
Franca Valeri
as Elvira Almiraghi
Leonora Ruffo
as Gioia
Livio Lorenzon
as Stucchi
Nando Bruno
as l'oncle d'Alberto
- Ruggero Marchi
Ruggero Marchi
as Carlo Fenoglio
Gigi Reder
as avocat Girondi
Mario Passante
as Comm. Lambertoni
Enzo Petito
as Fritzmayer
Nanda Primavera
as Italia
Alberto Rabagliati
as Self
- Gastone Bettanini
Gastone Bettanini
Key crew
Directed by Dino Risi, written by Fabio Carpi, Rodolfo Sonego and Dino Risi, produced by Edgardo Cortese and Elio Scardamaglia.
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The Widower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 167 ratings.
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The Widower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Widower online?
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The Widower (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Widower?
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The main cast of The Widower (1959) includes Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Leonora Ruffo, Livio Lorenzon and Nando Bruno. 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 Widower released?
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The Widower was released on November 20, 1959 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Widower worth watching?
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The Widower (1959) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 167 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Widower?
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Yes. The official The Widower trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.