The Priest's Wife
La moglie del prete
“A Girl in Love Has Enough Problems...”
Synopsis
After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.
Top Cast
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Sophia Loren
Valeria Billi
Marcello Mastroianni
Don Mario
Venantino Venantini
Maurizio
Jacques Stany
Jimmy Guitar
Pippo Starnazza
Valeria's Father
Augusto Mastrantoni
Monsignor Caldana
Giuseppe Maffioli
Davide Libretti
Miranda Campa
Valeria's Mother
Gino Cavalieri
Don Filippo
Nerina Montagnani
Paola Natale
Vittoria Crispo
Dana Ghia
Lucia
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dino Risi
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardino Zapponi, Ruggero Maccari
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- La moglie del prete
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- C. C. Champion, Productions et Éditions Cinématographique Français, Les Films Concordia, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dino Risi
Bernardino Zapponi, Ruggero Maccari
Armando Trovajoli
Alfio Contini
Alberto Gallitti
Adriano De Micheli, Pio Angeletti, Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Dino Risi
Director
Bernardino Zapponi
Screenplay
Ruggero Maccari
Screenplay
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Gianni Polidori
Costume Design
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Alberto Gallitti
Editor
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Priest's Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Priest's Wife about?
After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.
Who directed The Priest's Wife?
The Priest's Wife was directed by Dino Risi.
Who stars in The Priest's Wife?
The principal cast of The Priest's Wife includes Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Venantino Venantini, Jacques Stany, Pippo Starnazza.
When was The Priest's Wife released and how long is it?
The Priest's Wife was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Priest's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Priest's Wife was composed by Armando Trovajoli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Priest's Wife?
The Priest's Wife holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).