Jessica(1962)
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Jessica Synopsis
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
Jessica (1962) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, released on April 19, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, Noël-Noël and Gabriele Ferzetti. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Negulesco
- Writers:
- Flora Sandstrom, Edith R. Sommer
- Producers:
- Jean Negulesco
- Cinematographer:
- Piero Portalupi
- Composer:
- Mario Nascimbene
- Production:
- Les Films Ariane, Dear Film
- Status:
- Released
Jessica (1962) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jessica before you stream it.
Jessica Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Chevalier
as Father Antonio
Angie Dickinson
as Jessica Brown Visconti
Noël-Noël
as Old Crupi
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Edmondo Raumo
Sylva Koscina
as Nunzia Tuffi
Agnes Moorehead
as Maria Lombardo
Marcel Dalio
as Luigi Tuffi
Antonio Cifariello
as Gianni Crupi
Marina Berti
as Filippella Risino
Georgette Anys
as Mamma Parigi
Kerima
as Virginia Toriello
Carlo Croccolo
as Beppi Toriello
Key crew
Directed by Jean Negulesco, written by Flora Sandstrom and Edith R. Sommer, produced by Jean Negulesco.
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Jessica Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 18 ratings.
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Jessica – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jessica online?
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Jessica (1962) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jessica?
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The main cast of Jessica (1962) includes Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, Noël-Noël, Gabriele Ferzetti and Sylva Koscina. The film was directed by Jean Negulesco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jessica released?
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Jessica was released on April 19, 1962 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Jessica worth watching?
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Jessica (1962) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jessica?
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Yes. The official Jessica trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.