The Magnificent Cuckold (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1964, The Magnificent Cuckold is a comedy and romance film directed by Antonio Pietrangeli, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Andrea Artusi is a successful businessman with a beautiful wife, Maria, and a happy marriage - until he has an affair. After his own cheating, he starts to become obsessed with his wife's fidelity. Since she is one of the most desired women in town, he worries that it would be very easy for her to cheat on him. Now every time a man looks at his wife, Andrea goes crazy. Meanwhile, Maria finds out about her husband's affair and decides to plan her revenge.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Cuckold stars Ugo Tognazzi as Andrea Artusi, Claudia Cardinale as Maria Grazia, Bernard Blier as Mariotti and Michèle Girardon as Cristiana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Magnificent Cuckold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Cuckold page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Cuckold tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Cuckold (1964)?
- In US, The Magnificent Cuckold is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnificent Cuckold worth watching?
- The Magnificent Cuckold holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Cuckold?
- The Magnificent Cuckold stars Ugo Tognazzi, Claudia Cardinale, Bernard Blier, Michèle Girardon and Paul Guers.
- When was The Magnificent Cuckold released?
- The Magnificent Cuckold was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.