My Darling, My Dearest (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, My Darling, My Dearest is a comedy film directed by Sergio Corbucci, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Gennarino Laganà is a poor Sicilian who struggles with menial jobs to support his family, while his parents pressure him to seek his fortune in the North. Gennarino would never leave his beloved island if he had not stumbled into a love affair with Donna Egeria, wife of the Mafia boss Don Mimì. To escape certain revenge, he boards a goods train. In a dream, Saint Totino appears to him and promises him protection in exchange for a regulated life. He thus arrives in Milan, where he meets Armida, a woman of the streets, who takes him into her home and makes him her protector and lover. But San Totino appears again to Gennarino and reproaches him for being a kept man: he must work and Armida must change her life.
Who’s in it. My Darling, My Dearest stars Giancarlo Giannini as Gennarino Laganà, Mariangela Melato as Armida, Stefania Sandrelli as Clarabella and Massimo Mollica as Pappalucerna, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Darling, My Dearest page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Darling, My Dearest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Darling, My Dearest (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Darling, My Dearest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in My Darling, My Dearest?
- My Darling, My Dearest stars Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Stefania Sandrelli, Massimo Mollica and Cecilia Polizzi.
- When was My Darling, My Dearest released?
- My Darling, My Dearest was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.