Frisky (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1954, Frisky is a comedy and romance film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. "Bread, Love and Jealousy" (Italian: Pane, Amore e Gelosia), known as "Frisky" in the US, is a 1954 Italian romantic comedy film directed by Luigi Comencini. The relationships between a veteran marshal, his bride-to-be, a rookie and his fiancée are severely tested when the young carabiniere is temporarily sent to a distant town. The film is the second part of the Italian trilogy, preceded by "Bread, Love and Dreams" and followed by "Scandal in Sorrento". It is usually considered one of the most famous examples of Pink neorealism.
Who’s in it. Frisky stars Vittorio De Sica as Maresciallo Carotenuto, Gina Lollobrigida as Bersagliera, Marisa Merlini as Annarella and Tina Pica as Caramella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Frisky has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frisky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frisky tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frisky (1954)?
- In GB, Frisky is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frisky worth watching?
- Frisky holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Frisky?
- Frisky stars Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Tina Pica and Roberto Risso.
- When was Frisky released?
- Frisky was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.