The Decameron

The Decameron

6.9 | 1971-08-25 | History Drama Comedy

A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

Featured Crew

Alessandro Jacoponi Makeup Artist
Pier Paolo Pasolini Director
Dante Ferretti Art Direction
Danilo Donati Costume Design
Nino Baragli Editor
Giovanni Boccaccio Novel
Pier Paolo Pasolini Writer
Iole Cecchini Hairstylist
Ennio Morricone Original Music Composer
Andrea Fantacci Set Decoration

Cast

Franco Citti
Franco Citti
Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović
Jovan Jovanović
Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce
Angela Luce
Peronella
Vincenzo Amato
Vincenzo Amato
Masetto of Lamporecchio
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine
Giorgio Iovine
Lizio da Valbona

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