The Jester's Supper (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, The Jester's Supper is a drama and romance film directed by Alessandro Blasetti, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In Florence, at the time of Lorenzo de Medici, known also as Lorenzo the Magnificent, the aristocrat brothers Chiaramantesi rule with an iron fist the streets of the city. Ruthless and fierce, the two brothers have chosen as their special victim the innocent and harmless Giannetto. Even though determined to not react to the cruel pranks of the brothers, Giannetto is forced to take a stand when Ginevra, a beautiful girl that works in the Chiaramantesi household, is dragged into the game. To defend his honor and protect the girl, Giannetto works out a fiendish plot that will end in blood and madness.
Who’s in it. The Jester's Supper stars Amedeo Nazzari as Neri Chiaramontesi, Osvaldo Valenti as Giannetto Malespini, Clara Calamai as Ginevra and Valentina Cortese as Lisabetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Jester's Supper 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 The Jester's Supper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jester's Supper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jester's Supper (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jester's Supper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jester's Supper worth watching?
- The Jester's Supper holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jester's Supper?
- The Jester's Supper stars Amedeo Nazzari, Osvaldo Valenti, Clara Calamai, Valentina Cortese and Elisa Cegani.
- When was The Jester's Supper released?
- The Jester's Supper was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.