Il marito (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Il marito is a comedy film directed by Nanni Loy, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Alberto's marriage is a complete failure: his wife Elena is a hard woman influenced by her mother and sister who live with the married couple. Alberto is also experiencing financial problems and hopes for the help of a rich widow who is however interested in his sexual favours. Naturally Elena puts obstacles in his way and everything goes wrong. Alberto decides to change job then and becomes a sweets sales representative. Disillusioned with marital life he also changes his attitude towards women: he tells every woman he meets he is single.
Who’s in it. Il marito stars Alberto Sordi as Alberto, Aurora Bautista as Elena, Luigi Tosi as Ernesto Finardi and Alberto De Amicis as Aurelio Santini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Il marito 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 Il marito page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il marito tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il marito (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Il marito change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Il marito worth watching?
- Il marito holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Il marito?
- Il marito stars Alberto Sordi, Aurora Bautista, Luigi Tosi, Alberto De Amicis and Carlo Ninchi.
- When was Il marito released?
- Il marito was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.