The Black Decameron (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1972, The Black Decameron is a drama film directed by Piero Vivarelli, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Five unrelated tales: (1) "The Ravishing Queen" / "La Reina Bella", in which the queen choses a king by devious endurance tests of the pretendants; (2) "The Punished Lovers", in which a fake blind husband is 'cured' after having the culprits banished from the tribe; (3) "The Old Prostitute" who manages to take revenge from all the village dignitaries who wrongfully condemned her brother; (4) "The Endless Search" that does not end until a hunter finds his perfect end-game; (5) "The Crazy Woman" whose illness was not exactly of the mind, but of an (almost) insatiable lust.
Who’s in it. The Black Decameron stars Beryl Cunningham as Queen, Djibril Diop as Simoa the Hunter, Jacqueline Scott as Old Woman and Josy McGregor as Adu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, The Black Decameron has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Decameron page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Decameron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Decameron (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Decameron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Decameron worth watching?
- The Black Decameron holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Decameron?
- The Black Decameron stars Beryl Cunningham, Djibril Diop, Jacqueline Scott, Josy McGregor and Serigne N'Diaye.
- When was The Black Decameron released?
- The Black Decameron was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.