Seduced and Abandoned (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1964, Seduced and Abandoned is a comedy and drama film directed by Pietro Germi, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. The film presents the tale of Agnese Ascalone, daughter of prominent miner Vincenzo Ascalone, and takes place in a small town in Sicily. Agnese is seduced by her sister Matilde's fiance, and has a tryst with him for which she confesses and tries to repent, only to be discovered by her mother and father. The film is a dark satire of Sicilian social customs and honor laws, and is very similar to Divorce, Italian Style.
Who’s in it. Seduced and Abandoned stars Stefania Sandrelli as Agnese Ascalone, Saro Urzì as Don Vincenzo Ascalone, Aldo Puglisi as Peppino Califano and Lando Buzzanca as Antonio Ascalone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Seduced and Abandoned has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seduced and Abandoned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seduced and Abandoned tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seduced and Abandoned (1964)?
- In US, Seduced and Abandoned is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seduced and Abandoned worth watching?
- Seduced and Abandoned holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seduced and Abandoned?
- Seduced and Abandoned stars Stefania Sandrelli, Saro Urzì, Aldo Puglisi, Lando Buzzanca and Lola Braccini.