Guendalina (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1957, Guendalina is a comedy film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy teenager Guendalina is a child of divorce. Oberdan, likewise a teenager, is a boy from a blue-collar family. Escaping from the tribulations of her home life, Guendalina creates a dream world of her own, casting Oberdan as her personal Prince Charming. Despite parental objections, girl and boy fall in love. Interestingly enough, the relationship between Guendalina and Oberdan remains pure and chaste throughout their film, which is more than can be said for their parents. their respective parents behave with marked laciviousness.
Who’s in it. Guendalina stars Jacqueline Sassard as Guendalina Redaelli, Raf Mattioli as Oberdan Pancani, Sylva Koscina as Francesca Redaelli, madre di Guendalina and Raf Vallone as Guido Redaelli, padre di Guendalina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Guendalina has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guendalina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guendalina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guendalina (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guendalina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guendalina worth watching?
- Guendalina holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guendalina?
- Guendalina stars Jacqueline Sassard, Raf Mattioli, Sylva Koscina, Raf Vallone and Leda Gloria.
