Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann (1937): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1937, Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann is a komödie film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on a Pirandello play, Vittori De Sica plays a wealthy young social lion who has to constantly fight off a horde of women who are eager to marry him because of his position and money. He weds Elisa Cegani, a servant girl, who turns out to be a more appealing wife than any of the others could have been. Assis Noris decorates the screen well as one of the chasers and pursuers. In 1937, De Sica and Noris made a film, "II Signor Max," which, other than the setting and character role names, basically has the same plot as this film.

Who’s in it. Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann stars Vittorio De Sica as Memmo Speranza, Elisa Cegani as Gasperina, Umberto Melnati as Vico Lamanna and Assia Noris as Loletta Festa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.