Sex with a Smile
40 gradi all'ombra del lenzuolo
“After you've tried everything else... try Sex with a Smile.”
Synopsis
Five short comic sketches, all unrelated to each other, except that they are all expressions of Italian sexual humor.
Top Cast
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Tomas Milian
cav. Marelli (episodio "La Cavallona")
Edwige Fenech
Emilia Chiapponi (episodio "La Cavallona")
Renzo Rinaldi
marito di Emilia (episodio "La Cavallona")
Salvatore Baccaro
uomo baffuto (episodio "La Cavallona")
Alberto Lionello
Filippo (episodio "L'attimo fuggente")
Giovanna Ralli
Esmeralda (episodio "L'attimo fuggente")
Nello Pazzafini
proprietario autonoleggio (episodio "L'attimo fuggente")
Marty Feldman
Alex (episodio "La guardia del corpo")
Dayle Haddon
Marina (episodio "La guardia del corpo")
Mimmo Crao
François, artista di Palermo (episodio "La guardia del corpo")
Enrico Montesano
Salvatore (episodio "I soldi in bocca")
Barbara Bouchet
Barbara (episodio "I soldi in bocca")
Franco Diogene
Comm Ignazio (episodio "I soldi in bocca")
Fiammetta Baralla
donna nel bagno (episodio "I soldi in bocca")
Aldo Maccione
Adriano Serpetti (episodio "Un posto tranquillo")
Sydne Rome
Marcella Fosne (episodio "Un posto tranquillo")
Angelo Pellegrino
prete esagitato (episodio "Un posto tranquillo")
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Martino
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra, Giorgio Salvioni
- Original Score
- Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
- Original Title
- 40 gradi all'ombra del lenzuolo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Medusa Distribuzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Martino
Tonino Guerra, Giorgio Salvioni
Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
Giancarlo Ferrando
Eugenio Alabiso
Luciano Martino
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Martino
Director
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Giorgio Salvioni
Screenplay
Giancarlo Ferrando
Director of Photography
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Elena Ricci Poccetto
Production Design
Luca Sabatelli
Costume Design
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Luciano Martino
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex with a Smile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sex with a Smile about?
Five short comic sketches, all unrelated to each other, except that they are all expressions of Italian sexual humor.
Who directed Sex with a Smile?
Sex with a Smile was directed by Sergio Martino.
Who stars in Sex with a Smile?
The principal cast of Sex with a Smile includes Tomas Milian, Edwige Fenech, Renzo Rinaldi, Salvatore Baccaro, Alberto Lionello.
When was Sex with a Smile released and how long is it?
Sex with a Smile was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sex with a Smile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sex with a Smile was composed by Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sex with a Smile?
Sex with a Smile holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).