Bawdy Tales (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, Bawdy Tales is a comedy and drama film directed by Sergio Citti, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Locked up in prison and awaiting execution, bored young vagabonds Bernardino and Mammone pass their time competing in a vulgar storytelling competition, relating indecent accounts about castration, unsavory testicles and an atypical threesome. Not intended for the faint of heart, this audacious piece of moviemaking focuses on tales of jealousy, murder and uncontrollable desires.
Who’s in it. Bawdy Tales stars Ninetto Davoli as Bernardino, Nicoletta Machiavelli as Duchess Catherine of Ronciglione, Gianni Rizzo as The Cardinal and Silvano Gatti as Duke of Ronciglione, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bawdy Tales has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bawdy Tales page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bawdy Tales tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bawdy Tales (1973)?
- In US, Bawdy Tales is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bawdy Tales worth watching?
- Bawdy Tales holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bawdy Tales?
- Bawdy Tales stars Ninetto Davoli, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Gianni Rizzo, Silvano Gatti and Enzo Petriglia.
- When was Bawdy Tales released?
- Bawdy Tales was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.