Decameron Nights
“The Love Tales that millions have enjoyed!”
Synopsis
Italian poet Boccaccio (Louis Jourdan) hides in the court of Fiammetta (Joan Fontaine) and tells three tales of love and lust.
Top Cast
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Joan Fontaine
Fiametta / Bartolomea / Ginevra / Isabella
Louis Jourdan
Giovanni Boccaccio / Paganino / Guilio / Don Bertando
Binnie Barnes
Comtesse di Firenze / Nerina / Old Witch
Carlos Villarías
Carlos Díaz de Mendoza
Joan Collins
Pampinea / Maria
Mara Lane
Girl in Villa
Gérard Tichy
Stella Riley
Chica en pueblo
Marjorie Rhodes
Señora Bucca
Godfrey Tearle
Ricciardo / Bernabo
Meinhart Maur
Sultán
Gordon Whiting
Gordon Bell
Marchante
Melissa Stribling
Chica en pueblo
Van Boolen
Capitán
Eliot Makeham
Gobernador de Mallorca
Noel Purcell
Father Francisco
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Fregonese
- Screenplay & Story
- George Oppenheimer
- Original Title
- Decameron Nights
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Cesáreo González, Frankovich Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Fregonese
George Oppenheimer, Giovanni Boccaccio
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Fregonese
Director
George Oppenheimer
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decameron Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Decameron Nights about?
Italian poet Boccaccio (Louis Jourdan) hides in the court of Fiammetta (Joan Fontaine) and tells three tales of love and lust.
Who directed Decameron Nights?
Decameron Nights was directed by Hugo Fregonese.
Who stars in Decameron Nights?
The principal cast of Decameron Nights includes Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Binnie Barnes, Carlos Villarías, Carlos Díaz de Mendoza.
When was Decameron Nights released and how long is it?
Decameron Nights was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Is Decameron Nights based on a book or true story?
Decameron Nights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giovanni Boccaccio".