Seven Beauties
Pasqualino Settebellezze
Synopsis
Pasqualino Frafuso, known in Naples as "Pasqualino Seven Beauties" is a petty thief who lives off of the profits of his seven sisters while claiming to protect their honor at any cost, Pasqualino is arrested for murder and later sent to fight in the army after committing sexual assault. The Germans capture him and he gets sent to a concentration camp where he plots to make his escape by seducing a German officer.
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7 Beauties: The Films of Lina Wertmüller – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-11
Top Cast
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Giancarlo Giannini
Pasqualino Frafuso aka Settebellezze
Fernando Rey
Pedro the Anarchist Prisoner
Shirley Stoler
Commandant
Elena Fiore
Concettina, a Sister
Roberto Herlitzka
the socialist
Piero Di Iorio
Francesco - Pasqualino's comrade
Enzo Vitale
Don Raffaele
Ermalinda De Felice
Pasqualino's mother
Lucio Amelio
the lawyer
Aldo Valletti
Madman (uncredited)
Francesca Marciano
Carolina
Mario Conti
Totonno
Barbara Valmorin
The Prison Camp Commandant's Secretary
Salvatore Emilio
Aristide Caporale
Madman
Pasquale Vitiello
Luciano Foti
Kapo (uncredited)
Veriano Ginesi
Smoking Patient in Aversa (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Wertmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lina Wertmüller
- Original Score
- Enzo Jannacci
- Original Title
- Pasqualino Settebellezze
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Medusa Distribuzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller
Enzo Jannacci
Tonino Delli Colli
Franco Fraticelli
Arrigo Colombo, Giancarlo Giannini, Lina Wertmüller
Department Leadership Roster
Arrigo Colombo
Producer
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Lina Wertmüller
Writer
Giancarlo Giannini
Producer
Lina Wertmüller
Producer
Lina Wertmüller
Director
Benito Persico
Costume Design
Enrico Job
Costume Design
Enzo Jannacci
Original Music Composer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Enrico Job
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seven Beauties
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What is Seven Beauties about?
Pasqualino Frafuso, known in Naples as "Pasqualino Seven Beauties" is a petty thief who lives off of the profits of his seven sisters while claiming to protect their honor at any cost, Pasqualino is arrested for murder and later sent to fight in the army after committing sexual assault. The Germans capture him and he gets sent to a concentration camp where he plots to make his escape by seducing a German officer.
Who directed Seven Beauties?
Seven Beauties was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in Seven Beauties?
The principal cast of Seven Beauties includes Giancarlo Giannini, Fernando Rey, Shirley Stoler, Elena Fiore, Roberto Herlitzka.
When was Seven Beauties released and how long is it?
Seven Beauties was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Beauties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Beauties was composed by Enzo Jannacci.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Beauties?
Seven Beauties holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).