Better a Widow (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Better a Widow is a comedy film directed by Duccio Tessari, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom Proby is a representative from a British engineering firm sent to Sicily to convince the landowners (all in the Mafia) to allow his company to build an oil refinery on some waterfront real estate. Proby talks to the mob bosses about the project, but disagreements between different bosses complicate his efforts.
Who’s in it. Better a Widow stars Virna Lisi as Rosa Minniti, Peter McEnery as Tom Proby, Gabriele Ferzetti as Don Calogero Minniti and Jean Servais as Baron Misceni, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better a Widow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better a Widow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better a Widow (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Better a Widow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Better a Widow?
- Better a Widow stars Virna Lisi, Peter McEnery, Gabriele Ferzetti, Jean Servais and Agnès Spaak.
- When was Better a Widow released?
- Better a Widow was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.