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The Couples (1970)

Movie ★ 6.9 121 min

Comedy

Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.

Alberto Sordi Director Mario Monicelli Director Vittorio De Sica Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 23, 1970
Runtime
121 min
IMDb
tt0065577
Country
Language

Cast

Alberto Sordi Alberto Sordi Giacinto / Antonio Monica Vitti Monica Vitti Adele / Giulia Enzo Jannacci Enzo Jannacci Gavino Rossana Di Lorenzo Rossana Di Lorenzo Erminia Luigi Bonos Luigi Bonos Kalam Shamsuddin

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Couples about?
Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.
Who directed The Couples?
The Couples was directed by Alberto Sordi, Mario Monicelli, Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in The Couples?
The Couples stars Alberto Sordi, Monica Vitti, Enzo Jannacci, Rossana Di Lorenzo.
When was The Couples released?
The Couples is a 1970 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Couples?
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