suicide attempt,vatican,celibacy,romance,betrayal,catholic priest

The Priest's Wife (1970)

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A Girl in Love Has Enough Problems...

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Dino Risi
  • Profile picture of Sophia Loren
    Valeria Billi Sophia Loren
  • Profile picture of Marcello Mastroianni
    Don Mario Marcello Mastroianni
  • Profile picture of Venantino Venantini
    Maurizio Venantino Venantini
  • Profile picture of Pippo Starnazza
    Valeria's Father Pippo Starnazza
  • Profile picture of Augusto Mastrantoni
    Monsignor Caldana Augusto Mastrantoni
  • Profile picture of Giuseppe Maffioli
    Davide Libretti Giuseppe Maffioli
  • Profile picture of Miranda Campa
    Valeria's Mother Miranda Campa
  • Profile picture of Gino Cavalieri
    Don Filippo Gino Cavalieri

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Keywords

  • suicide attempt
  • vatican
  • celibacy
  • romance
  • betrayal
  • catholic priest